Report a missing person immediately
The public is reminded that there is no waiting period to report a missing person.
Boksburg North SAPS spokesperson, Const Justice Ramaube, said that the public can assist the SAPS when reporting a missing person by following these steps:
• Report a missing person at you nearest police station immediately.
• Produce a recent photograph of the missing person, if possible.
• Give a complete description of the person’s last whereabouts, clothes that they were wearing, as well as any information that can assist the investigating officer.
• Complete and sign SAPS 55 (A) (missing person report form). This form safeguards the SAPS from hoax reports and indemnifies the SAPS to distribute the photograph and information of the missing person.
• Obtain the investigating officer’s contact details, and send any additional information that might become available.
• If a missing person is found and returns voluntarily, inform the investigating officer immediately. A SAPS 92 (cancellation of wanted suspects form) must be completed to inform the Bureau of Missing Persons that the missing person’s report can be removed from the circulation system.
He further urged the community to be vigilant and work collectively to keep families together and safe.
To request assistance from The Pink Ladies (a non-profit organisation for missing persons):
According the organisation’s website, once you have reported the incident to the SAPS and obtained a reference or “OB” number, you can download a missing report form on https://thepinkladiesza.weebly.com/report-missing-childadult.html. Alternatively, request a missing report form by emailing missing@pinkladies.org.za
Tips to keep children safe listed on their website:
• Be involved with your kids.
• Know their friends and who they hang out with.
• Do not allow them to be without adult supervision unless proven safe.
• Be on guard for behavioural changes which may indicate drug abuse.
• Look for physical signs of abuse.
• Educate them on the dangers online and in real life.
• Know your community, and most importantly love your kids.
