Pretoria family is gripped with worry as they search for answers following the sudden disappearance of the 54-year-old Willem Johannes Steffen, also known as Willie, earlier this week.
As days pass without any leads, their concern deepens, and they are urging the public to assist in locating Willie.
He was last seen on Tuesday when he went missing from the Vista Clinic in Centurion.
Willie has yet to be seen or heard from since.
He was last seen wearing a light beige chino, black puffer jacket, and flip-flops.
Do you have information that could assist the police or the family in locating Willie? Please get in touch with the police on 012 644 8632 or the Investigating Officer Carina Bam 071 243 3065.
Here is what you should do when you have a missing loved one:
When a person goes missing, it is of the utmost importance for the SAPS to fulfill our mandate to serve and protect the citizens of South Africa. It is essential to take steps and start the investigation into a missing person’s case immediately. You can assist the SAPS when reporting a missing person by following these steps:
THERE IS NO WAITING PERIOD TO REPORT A MISSING PERSON!
Report a missing person at your nearest police station immediately.
- Produce a recent photograph of the missing person, if possible.
- Give a complete description of the missing person’s last whereabouts, the clothes they wore, and any information that can assist the investigating officer.
- Complete and sign a SAPS 55(A) form. This form safeguards the SAPS from hoax reports and indemnifies the SAPS for distributing 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 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 circulation system.
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