Update: Father of deceased baby still missing

Mother left baby in the father's care when she went to work.

According to the Police’s provincial spokesperson, Kay Makhubela, there is still no sign of the man, Marthinus Pelser, who disappeared after his baby boy, was found dead on Saturday (11 June).

Pelser is wanted for questioning to ascertain what had happened to the baby.

Pelser’s wife left the baby in his care when she went to work. On her return she found the baby dead in his cot. When she went to ask Pelser what happened he had already left in her vehicle. He has not been seen since.

Man wanted for questioning in connection with baby’s death

“The baby had burns to his body and a head injury,” said Makhubela.

Pelser is driving a copper Kia Picanto with the registration TRX 167 GP. Anyone with information as to his whereabouts can call Constable Motaung on 011 804 8400. Reference: case number 439/6/2016.

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