A 17-year-old Marry Maponya from Mankweng Unit F went missing over the weekend on 16 June 2018.The victim was last seen by her family going to a local park in the company of her friends. At the time of her disappearance, Maponya was wearing a black pair of jeans, a blue top and a pair of black takkies.
Meanwhile in the same policing area, the police are searching for another teenage girl who also went missing on 16 June 2018, Karabo Emelia Maloka aged 14 years who resides at Mankweng Unit D who was last seen wearing a pink shirt, blue pair of jeans and a pair of black boots. The victim left her home without informing anyone where she was going and after failing to locate her, the family reported the matter to the police.
The Police are in full swing searching for these teenagers and appeal to members of the community to assist in locating them. Anyone with information is requested to contact Warrant officer Phala at 076 842 6820 or the Crime Stop number 08600 10111, Sms Crime Line 32211 or the nearest police station.
Police investigations still continue.
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.