A MAN (75) who has been missing for four days was found dead in his house on The Bluff on March 6. The deceased, who cannot be named until his relatives are informed about the incident, was found with multiple stab wounds on his body.
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Police spokesperson for Brighton Beach SAPS Captain Louise le Roux said the victim’s car was found abandoned within the policing precinct of Wentworth on March 3. It is alleged that his car had initially hit a pothole before it came to rest off the side of the road.
“The vehicle was recovered by Wentworth police and processed accordingly. A missing person’s report was filed at the Wentworth Police Station on March 6. On further investigation, it was discovered that the missing person was the owner of an abandoned Kia Sorento,” said Le Roux.
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Wentworth police were assigned to investigate the matter. “SAPS Wentworth, in haste, made their way to the residence of the missing person situated within the Brighton Beach policing precinct.
“The premises were locked, and police officials could not gain entry. The family authorised the premises to be entered, resulting in a locksmith being deployed to the house.
“Upon entering the house, the man’s body was found on the kitchen floor. The crime scene was handed over to Brighton Beach Detective Services. The victim had sustained multiple stab wounds to the upper body,” Le Roux said.
Police preliminary investigation revealed that the house was ransacked. “No forced entry was gained as all doors and windows were found locked. The motive for the murder has not yet been determined as the investigation is in its early stages. Informers have been activated,” Le Roux added.
Brighton Beach Detective Services appealed to the members of the public who may have information to share on this case to assist them in their investigation. Brighton Beach SAPS can be contacted on 031 451 8031 or 031 451 8070.
Members of the public are also urged to share the information anonymously on the Crime Stop Tip-Off Line on 08600 10111 or the WhatsApp MySAPS Mobile App *123*10111#.
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