Bethlehem police have appealed to the public for help in locating a man wanted in connection with an alleged rape and robbery in which a woman was threatened with a knife.
According to police, the victim was walking home when she was confronted by an unknown man who allegedly threatened her with a knife and ordered her to undress.
When she refused, the suspect allegedly assaulted her with the knife before raping her. He then allegedly stole her cellphone and fled the scene.
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the man depicted in a composite facial image compiled by the Bethlehem Local Criminal Record Centre.
Anyone who recognises the man or has information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Bethlehem Detectives on 082 529 1427.
Police have warned members of the public not to approach or attempt to apprehend the man, but to pass any information directly to the police.
The appeal was issued by the office of the Free State provincial commissioner on Thursday 22 October.
