Police in Reitz in the Free State Province are investigating a case of missing/found person after a teenage boy, Joy Comando also known as Kopano Lekholokoe was brought to the station by an unknown person.
It was alleged that the child was offered a lift to South Africa from Lesotho alleging that he is from Rustenburg in North West. The child alleges that he was kidnapped when he was 7-years-old and was taken to Lesotho to look after livestock (child labour). The child is now placed at a place of safety.
Anyone with information that can assist in locating his family is urged to contact the Investigating Officer Sergeant Mashinini at Reitz Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit on 058 863 8001 or #CrimeStop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station or #MySAPSApp.
Police investigations are continuing.
