The police in Burgersfort in the Sekhukhune area have launched a search operation for a missing woman, Maupi Mathildah Metsana, 47-year-old from Tukakgomo RDP.
The woman was last seen on 05 January 2018.
Police investigations revealed that woman was last seen around her neighbourhood getting into an unidentified vehicle.
The police searched for her at friends and relatives however she could not be found.
An appeal by the police is made to anyone with information that can assist in locating the missing woman to contact Captain Bless Molapo on 082 449 0273 or Constable Victoria Maluleka on 079 385 8773. They can also contact Burgersfort police station on 013 231 0200 or the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111.
Reporting of a Missing Person
When a person goes missing, it is of the utmost importance for the SAPS to fulfil our mandate to serve and protect the citizens of South Africa. It is essential to take steps and start the investigation into a missing person’s case immediately. You can assist the SAPS when reporting a missing person by following these steps:
THERE IS NO WAITING PERIOD TO REPORT A MISSING PERSON!
Report a missing person at your nearest police station immediately.
Produce a recent photograph of the missing person, if possible.
Give a complete description of the missing person’s last whereabouts, clothes that they were wearing, as well as any information that can assist the investigating officer.
Complete and sign a SAPS 55(A) form. This form safeguards the SAPS from hoax reports and indemnifies the SAPS to distribute the photograph and information of the missing person.
Obtain the investigating officer’s contact details, and send any additional information that might become available.
If a missing person is found or returns voluntarily, inform the investigating officer immediately. A SAPS 92 form must be completed to inform the Bureau of Missing Persons that the missing person’s report can be removed from the circulation system.
Let us be vigilant and work collectively to keep families together and safe.