Missing Montclair teenager: Family desperate for answers
The family of 17-year-old Angel Chabikwa, who disappeared from her Montclair home on the night of July 8, is appealing to the public for any information that could help locate her.
THE Chabikwa family in Montclair is reeling from the sudden disappearance of their daughter, Angel Chabikwa, who was last seen on Monday (July 8) at around 21:20.
According to her father, Edwin Chabikwa, the family is still searching for answers as to how Angel escaped from home despite their complex being equipped with CCTV Cameras.
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“There are two gates at the complex, however, the cameras at the second gate were not operational. We reviewed the footage from the available cameras, but couldn’t determine how she left. We were all at home when she vanished without a word,” said Edwin.
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Angel, originally from Gauteng, had only recently relocated to Durban, where she has few acquaintances. “She doesn’t have friends in Montclair as she has been here for only a short time. We suspect she may have used the unmonitored gate to leave, but we’re struggling to understand what might have prompted her to disappear. We’re also considering the possibility that she may have been abducted,” he said.
The family is appealing to anyone with information about Angel’s whereabouts to contact the Montclair police station on 031 462 6217 or reach out directly to her parents on 078 903 4366 or 060 228 9177. The community has been asked to assist in any way possible to help bring Angel back home safely, as her family anxiously awaits news of her whereabouts.
The news of Angel’s disappearance has been disseminated across community chat groups like Montclair Crime Eye and various social media platforms. A case of a missing person has been registered at the Montclair police station.
This is an ongoing story, further updates will be provided as they unfold.
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