POLOKWANE – Samuel Kgatle (37) from Moletjie, in Chebeng village outside Seshego is reported to have a mental condition and has been missing since 19 January.
According to Police Spokesperson, Lt Col Mamphaswa Seabi and was last seen standing at the corner of Rissik and Kruger streets.
“He was wearing a pair of black jeans and a blue jacket. He is 1.5 meter tall and carried a backpack.”
A case of missing person is being investigated and the police appeals to anyone who has seen him or knows about his whereabouts, to contact WO Peter Mangakeng at 082 728 9831. Alternatively they can contact the 24-hour Crime Stop number at 086 001 0111, their nearest police station or via the MySAPSApp.
What to do when a person goes missing
There is an ongoing impression that you need to wait at least 24 hours to report a person missing. This is not true at all- there is no waiting period to report a person, including a child, as missing. You must go to the police as soon as you suspect that the person has been abducted or disappeared. According to the South African Police Service, you need to do the following when reporting a missing person:
- Produce a recent photograph of the missing person
- You need to give a description of the person, where were they last seen and with whom, what were they wearing, their age, their hair colour, eye colour
- You need to sign a form at the police station which safeguards the police from false reports and indemnifies the police to distribute the picture and information of the missing person
- Get the details of the investigating officer and inform them of any new information that may arise
- Should the person return home or be found by other people but not the police, it’s your responsibility to inform the investigating offer so that they can give you another form to fill and they can inform the Bureau for Missing Persons to remove you from the circulation system.
