SAPS seek help in manhunt for rape suspect
The taxi driver veered off the expected route, taking the woman to a parking lot near Warwick Avenue.
POLICE are appealing to the Durban community to come forward with information that can help solve a rape case after a woman came forward to report an incident in March this year.
Detectives from the Durban Central Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit are searching for a man who they believe can assist in the investigation.
Captain Muzi Maphumulo, spokesperson for the Durban Central SAPS, said the incident took place near Warwick Avenue in Durban on March 7 at 20:50.
“It is alleged by the complainant that she boarded a minibus taxi from uMhlanga to Durban. The complainant said people got off at their respective stops in Durban until she was the only one left with the driver in the taxi,” said Maphumulo.
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It is alleged that the taxi driver veered off the route to the complainant’s destination and took her to Warwick Avenue.
“The taxi driver stopped at a parking lot in the market area in Durban, where he forcefully raped her,” said Maphumulo.
The matter was reported to Durban Central police, and the docket was transferred to Durban Central Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit for further investigation.
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“We appeal to anyone who may have information regarding the person in the photo, or anyone who has knowledge of the incident, to contact investigating officer Detective Constable Tshabalala on 084 8917287 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111,” concluded Maphumulo.
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