Facebook is currently being flooded with reports speculating that the body of a woman which was been discovered this morning outside Tarlton is that of the missing estate agent, Hanlie Lategan.
Last night an urgent missing person alert was sent out on all social media platforms after Lategan did not show up for an appointment.
Initial article: Missing Hanlie has Krugersdorpers frantic with worry
Patrollers and police searched all corners of town until the early hours of this morning.
Reports on Facebook and various WhatsApp groups suggest that the body of a woman that was discovered on the side of the road heading towards Tarlton is of Lategan, however nothing has been confirmed.
The identity of the victim is not yet known and police are currently on the scene.
Residents are urged to still be on the lookout for the green Opel Corsa believed to be connected to Lategan’s disappearance.
The News will follow up with police as soon as more information is made available.
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