Westville mum’s kidnapping update: Police issue warning to public
Untrue reports and interference of private individuals, who have a financial interest in the matter, are hindering the investigation according to the Hawks.
SANDRA Moonsamy has still not been found.
The Hawks have issued an appeal to the public and the media about the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Westville mum of two, Sandra Moonsamy, who was taken from her vehicle on Stapleton Road more than a week ago.
All media, mainstream and social, have shared stories, many of which have since been refuted by authorities.
On Thursday afternoon, the KZN SAPS communication office issued the following statement by KZN Hawks spokesman, Captain Simphiwe Mhlongo.
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“It has come to the attention of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation that there are various incorrect media reports doing the rounds pertaining to the alleged kidnapping of Sandra Moonsamy that took place on 30 May 2019 in Pinetown, Durban,” said the statement received by the Highway Mail.
“This office wants to place it on record that untrue media reports and interference of private individuals who have a financial interest in the matter are hindering the investigation. The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation is aware of the ransom email that was sent to the family and it is part of our investigation.”
The Highway Mail is in receipt of copies of the emails referred to in this statement.
However, due to requests from investigators and the family, we have not shared the contents in any of our stories.
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The statement goes on to say: “The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation is constitutionally mandated to investigate Serious Organised Crimes of this nature. We therefore appeal to the public to refrain from posting untruthful information that is continuously hampering progress on the ongoing investigation”
It ends with an appeal that anyone with information on the case to contact WO Stompie Sonnekus on 082 778 8932.
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