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Search for missing Barberton person in progress
A Hi-Tech control room operator went missing on July 22. A missing person case has been opened.
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A missing person case has been opened for Frederick (Erik) Vermaak, a control room operator of Hi-Tech Barberton.
Vermaak was last seen on July 22 at 05:00 when he was dropped off at home in De Villiers Street, Barberton, after completing his night shift.
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According to reports, he apparently left home an hour later in his white Nissan hardbody double-cab 3000l V6 with black roll and nudge bar, registration CFG 620 MP.
If anyone has seen him or his vehicle, contact Barberton SAPS or Hi-Tech Barberton.