Victim was not hurt in the incident, police said
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Fugitive was last seen in footage taken from a security camera at a convenience store in Atsugi City on Wednesday
Tax agency promises, 'We will remain active in the future'
One suspect told police, 'I thought it was consensual'
Suspect has 'no memory' of the matter, police said
Suspect told police, 'I did it because I wanted to cover living expenses'
Suspect was told by her mother to not 'tell anyone if I die'
Fire chief said, 'I would like to apologize for the loss of trust by the public'
Shibuya Ward mayor: 'We want to fulfill our duty as a ward by taking responsibility for providing a balance between nightlife fun and safety and security'
Makoto Kobayashi was last seen wearing a white cap, white t-shirt and shorts