GQEBERHA – The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) are investigating a case of kidnapping after a 22-year-old woman was reportedly abducted in the Gelvandale area of Gqeberha on Wednesday, 11 March.
Provincial Hawks spokesperson Warrant Officer Ndiphiwe Mhlakuvana confirmed that the victim was allegedly taken in the area and that an investigation is underway.
“The Hawks can confirm that a 22-year-old victim was reportedly abducted in the Gelvandale area on 11 March,” said Mhlakuvana.
“The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation is currently investigating a case of kidnapping. We are following all the leads that can assist us with the investigation.”
According to information circulating on social media, the woman has been identified as Beyonce Cairncross. A widely shared poster claims she was taken outside Famhealth in Gelvandale.
The poster further alleges that she was wearing brown gym tights, a white top and black-and-white Vans sneakers at the time of the incident and claims she was taken by four armed men and one woman.
However, authorities have not confirmed these specific details.
“Due to the sensitivity of the matter, no further information will be divulged,” said Mhlakuvana.
Unverified reports circulating on social media also claim that a ransom demand of R2 million may have been made following the alleged abduction. The Hawks have not confirmed these claims.
Police have appealed to members of the public who may have credible information to assist investigators with information related to the case.
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