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The Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences
\nUnit in East London are searching for a suspected rapist and asking the public
\nfor help finding him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Rapist\"

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The suspect is described to be a slender, tall, dark in complexion African male with a moustache. Photo: Supplied<\/div>\n
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According to police reports, it is alleged that on Friday, November
\n11, 2020 at 17:00, two females aged 17 and 21 were on their way to Eziphunzana
\nlocation from East Bank in Vergenoeg when they were approached by a male
\nunknown to them at Baartman Church robot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe suspect allegedly drew up a knife and demanded their cell
\nphones and money then he pushed them to the nearby bushes where he raped both
\nvictims, threatening to stab and kill them,\u201d police spokesperson Captain Khaya
\nTonjeni said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect is described to be a slender, tall, dark in
\ncomplexion African male with a moustache. He is further estimated to be in his
\n20s, with distinctive features that include a scar around the left cheek and an
\nearring on the right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA case of rape is under investigation, anyone who can
\nassist police in tracing the suspect or may recognise the suspect from the
\nfacial identikit compiled by the Facial Identification Unit is asked to contact
\nD\/Sgt Mahlanza on 079 896 8595 or Crime Stop 08600 10111 or their nearest
\npolice station.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Issued: SAPS media statement<\/strong><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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