Me. Mangi Jane Achuje (66) disappeared on February 13 after she left her nieces residential place to her home in Segalo Street Bophelong. Last week the Vanderbijlpark SAPS launched a missing persons investigation into the disappearance of a local woman, she has been re-united with her family. Police spokesperson Sergeant Gertrude Makhale said: “Thank you for your assistance, Me Achuje was re-united with her family safe and sound.” Reporting of a Missing Person When a person goes missing, it is of the utmost importance for the SAPS to fulfil 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, clothes that they were wearing, as well as 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 to distribute 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.
