The search for the reported missing Msindisi Phike (20) by the police in Mangaung continues.
According to his family, Msindisi left home at Bochabela in Bloemfontein on Sunday, 24 April 2020 saying he was coming back however he never returned to this date. The family has since reported him missing and a case has been registered for further investigation.
At the time of his disappearance, Msindisi was wearing a blue overall, blue pants and a jacket.
Anyone who has information about the whereabouts of Msindisi or has seen him anywhere is kindly requested to contact their nearest police station or call the investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Khahliso Blom at 065 868 4040 or 051 406 4401/02/03, alternatively call Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or send information via MySAPS App.
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. How do I report a Missing Person?
- 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.
Let us be vigilant and work collectively to keep families together and safe.
Contact details for the national and regional offices of the Bureau of Missing Persons:
Head Office : 012 393 2002/5/7
Eastern Cape : 041 394 6166
Free State : 051 503 2869
Gauteng : 011 670 6415/6
Kwazulu Natal : 031 325 4756
Limpopo : 015 290 6000
Mpumalanga : 013 762 4391
Northern Cape : 053 839 2820
North West : 018 299 7034
Western Cape : 021 467 8236/7