The search for missing Gqeberha woman, Sylvia Wittal (45) is
still ongoing and police are once again appealing to the community to assist
them with their investigation.
It is alleged that the last contact with Wittal was on December 30, 2021 when her ex-boyfriend, Kevin Crouse, had a telephonic
conversation with her. A missing person’s report was opened with the
police on January 2, 2022 after her vehicle, a silver KIA Picanto, was found
abandoned at Sacramento in Schoenmakerskop. It is suspected that the vehicle
was parked there for about two days.
Police spokesperson, Col. Priscilla Naidu, said that the K9 Search and Rescue as well as community volunteer groups had
conducted several searches in and around the area with no positive results.
“Extensive interviews with most of her acquaintances were also done and still
there is no trace of Wittal. Although a missing person’s report is
currently being investigated, police have not ruled out suicide or foul
play. It is also alleged that she left home with a blue backpack with the
words ‘Iron Kids’ written on it. It was also established that she may have
taken her late grandmother’s ashes with her. The ashes were in a very small container with a floral picture on the lid,” Naidu added.
Anyone who could assist with any information no matter how
irrelevant one may think it is or may recognise the mentioned item, is asked to contact D/Const. Baatjies on 073 130 3018 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. They can also visit their nearest police station. All information is confidential and callers
may remain anonymous.
