The South African Police Service (SAPS) has given the public some information on what they should do when a person goes missing.
The police service said the public can assist them when reporting a missing person by following these steps:
- There is no waiting period to report a missing person, report a missing person immediately at your nearest police station
- Produce a recent photograph of the missing person, if possible
- Give a complete description of the missing person, where they were last seen, clothes they were wearing and any information that can assist the investigation officer
- Complete and sign a SAPS 55(A) form. The form is a standard requirement and helps safeguard SAPS from hoax reports and the ability for SAPS to distribute the photograph and information of the missing person
- Take the investigating officer’s contact details, and send any additional information that might become available
- If a missing person is found or returns voluntarily, inform the investigating officer immediately. A SAPS 92 form must be completed to inform the Bureau of Missing Persons that the missing person’s report can be removed from the system.
SAPS has asked the public to remain vigilant at all times and work collectively to keep families together and safe.
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