The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched an investigation and a wide scale search following the disappearance of a trainee that is currently undergoing a 9-month Basic Police Learning Development Programme (BPLDP) at the SAPS Tshwane Academy.
23-year-old Tristan Chowles was admitted at a Hospital in Pretoria on Wednesday, 18 September 2024. He was discharged on Thursday, 19 September 2024.
The circumstances surrounding his disappearance is currently under investigation and police have since mobilised maximum resources to find this missing trainee.
Chowles is a white male, he is 1,78 tall and has short blonde hair and blue eyes.
A missing persons case has been opened at the Garsfontein police station.
Members of the public who may have seen or have information on the missing trainee are requested to call the Garsfontein detective commander, Lieutenant Colonel Tibane on 082 822 8338.