The police in Delportshoop are investigating an alleged abduction case following the disappearance of a 15-year-old female from Proteahof in the town on Monday, 13 February.
According to Sgt Timothy Sam of the police media centre, preliminary investigations indicate that the young woman met and spoke with a male person.
This male person was seated inside a white bakkie in front of a tavern in the Proteahof location.
The police are requesting the public to assist in tracking down this male person who goes by the name of Solomon Mdlulu.
He may assist the police with the investigation of the case.
The investigating officer, Lt. Col Marli Strydom, can be contacted on 082-495-0618 or 08600-10111 or via the MYSAPS App.
All information will be treated confidentially.
- On their website, the police emphasise that there is no waiting period to report a missing person.
When a person goes missing, it is of the utmost importance for the police to fulfil their mandate to serve and protect the citizens of South Africa.
It is essential to take steps and start the investigation into a missing person’s case immediately, it is stated.
One can assist the police when reporting a missing person by following these steps:
- Report a missing person at the nearest police station immediately.
- Produce a recent photograph of the missing person, if possible.
- Give a complete description of the missing person’s last whereabouts, clothes that he or she wore, as well as any information that can assist the investigating officer.
- An SAPS 55(A) form will be completed and signed. This form safeguards the police from hoax reports and indemnifies the police to distribute the photograph and information of the missing person.
- Obtain the investigating officer’s contact details, and send any additional information that might become available.
- If a missing person is found or returns voluntarily, inform the investigating officer immediately.
- An SAPS 92 form must be completed to inform the Bureau of Missing Persons that the missing person’s report can be removed from the circulation system.
Let us be vigilant and work collectively to keep families together and safe, the police request.
