Skeletal remains found in Sydenham
Sydenham police are looking for the relatives of a man whose remains was found in a bush on Rippon Road.
Police are appealing for information regarding the skeletal remains that were found in a dense bush on Rippon Road, Sydenham.
A post-mortem on the remains revealed that they likely belong to an African male aged between 20 and 40 years old.
“The pathologist estimates the person was killed between a month and six months ago,” said Captain Nqobile Gwala, South African Police Service spokesperson.
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Police said the deceased had a red and white rosary chain with a cross, and a distinctive `Lawrence` wristwatch, with red stones on the band, was found entangled in the remains.
The man was wearing a black Nike tracksuit, white Nike takkies, size 7 or 8.
Anyone with information that can assist detectives is urged to contact Detective Warrant Officer Reddi on 084 556 6032/031 203 2703/4 or Crime Stop 08600 10111.
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