Garden Route Police Management assembles team to track down two escapees

Garden Route police management assembled a team to track down two escapees following their disappearance from the George Correctional Centre on Wednesday, 23 August 2023 at about 04:10. The team consists of members from the South African Police Service, Directorate of Priority Crime Investigations and the Department of Correctional Services.

Investigation into the disappearance indicates that Calisto Chadereka (32), a Zimbabwean national and Trevor Moliwa (37), both awaiting trial prisoners, were reported as missing during a routine session at the prison. A search for the duo immediately commenced through the activation of an integrated task team.

The George Magistrates’ Court also issued warrants of arrest for the escapees this morning.

Police are urging the public to come forward with any information which could lead to the apprehension of the prisoners. Anyone with information which could lead to the arrest of the duo is kindly requested to contact the George Detectives at 044 803 4732 or the Detective Branch Commander at 082 469 7402. Alternatively information could be shared via Crime Stop 08600 10111 or the MySAPS app. All information will be treated confidentially.

Members of the public are urged not to engage or confront the wanted escapees when spotted as they are deemed to be dangerous. Rather report their whereabouts to the authorities at above mentioned contact numbers.