A manhunt has been launched by the Joburg East Cluster police for a teenager who allegedly kidnapped her nephew in KwaZulu-Natal.
It is alleged that on 23 September, Ngobile Nkonyeni, a 19-year-old from Port Shepstone, kidnapped her nephew, Christopher Khutyiswayo, after she was asked to look after him.
“She disappeared with Khutyiswayo and all attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful,” said the spokesperson for Jeppe Police Station, Captain Richard Munyai.
“The case has been referred to Joburg since it is believed that the alleged kidnapper, Nkonyeni, is hiding in Joburg.
“She took off with the baby from Mbayimbi area, Murchison, Port Shepstone and all attempts to contact her were unsuccessful. The suspect is believed to be in Joburg. That is why the Johannesburg Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit has taken up the case and is also tracing her.”
According to Munyai, the unit has requested police in Joburg to assist and trace the whereabouts of Nkonyeni since she cannot be found in Port Shepstone.
“The unit in Gamalake in KwaZulu-Natal is making an urgent appeal to the members of the community of Joburg to assist in tracing the whereabouts of Nkonyeni.”
Munyai said a warrant of arrest has been issued against her.
Details: Anyone with information must contact the investigating officer Constable Nurse Ngubane on 039 688 7900 or 082 334 9682 or Lieutenant Colonel Jabulile Simelane on 072 329 7086 or 011 407 1600.
Edited by Stacey Woensdregt
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