VILLIERS -The SAPS Serious and Violent Crimes unit in Free State is appealing for public assistance to find a Bangladeshi national, Nadim Hoshen (35), who was carjacked and kidnapped for ransom.

Const Kelello Patsa, provincial spokesperson for the police in the Fezile Dabi district, said that according to a report made to Villiers police, Hoshen was kidnapped during a carjacking on Tuesday, 13 October. He said the incident took place at about 18:00 at the corner of Pearson and Main streets in the town.

“On Wednesday, the suspected kidnappers reportedly contacted the victim’s family, demanding a ransom of R3 million for his safe release. The suspects are believed to be unknown African males driving a white Toyota Corolla, a VW Polo Classic, or a Suzuki Dzire,” said Patsa.

He said according to information received, Hoshen was sitting in his vehicle when two unknown African males accosted him and took his Nissan Qashqai. “The vehicle was later found abandoned about 5km from the scene with the victim nowhere to be found,” said Patsa.

Anyone with information regarding the kidnapping or the whereabouts of Hoshen, is urged to contact investigators at the Free State Serious and Violent Crimes Unit: Lt Col Sandile Dladla on 073 226 6788 or Sgt Nondlela Mthembu on 067 144 5017. Alternatively, information can be submitted via the MySAPS app or by calling the SAPS Crime Stop number on 08600 10111.

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