JUST two days after Mother’s Day, police are searching for a 10-month-old boy’s mother or family members. The mother of the child has been missing for more than a week, after leaving her child with an acquaintance on Stalwart Simelane Street (Stanger Street).
Detectives from the Durban Central Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences Unit are appealing to the Durban community to share any information that could help locate the child’s mother or relatives.
According to SAPS spokesperson, Constable Thenjiswa Ngcobo, the child’s mother has not been seen since May 1 at 14:00.
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“The complainant said she was on Stanger Street in Durban when a known woman approached and asked her to look after her child, saying she was going to meet her boyfriend. The woman promised to come back but has been missing since,” said Ngcobo.
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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. The child was taken to a place of safety.
“We appeal to anyone who may have information regarding the mother or relatives to contact an investigating officer Detective Constable Dlani on 079 812 0486 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111,” said Ngcobo.
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