Have you seen this missing man? Photo: SAPS
Upington police have requested assistance in finding missing John Connet van der Byl. He is reported mentally disturbed is missing.
Have you seen this missing man? Photo: SAPS
A 38-year-old man from Upington reported mentally disturbed is a STILL missing.
Police spokesperson Sergeant Omphile Masegela, the police in Upington, requested assistance in locating a missing man John Connet Van Der Byl (38), reported to be mentally disturbed from Louisvaleweg.
It is believed John was last seen by his cousin in town last year on 10 December 2022. He was wearing a blue Jean and a brown long-sleeved check shirt.
Any person who has information that can assist in locating the missing man can contact the investigating officer Captain Christa Kruger on 076 022 3528. Remember, there is no waiting period to report a missing person.
Police are still searching for two people from Upington who are missing and have now requested the public’s assistance to find them.
According to Masegela, 60-year-old Jackie “Bad Boy /Ou Kaai” Adams went missing in Louisvaleweg.
“Jackie was last seen by his nephew at their residence on the evening of Monday, 10 January 2022 when he went to sleep.
“The following morning, he was not in his room, and since then, they cannot find him. He was wearing a pair of blue jeans and an overall orange jacket,” Masegela said.
Anyone with information can contact the investigating officer Captain Christa Kruger on 076 022 3528/ 054 337 3435.
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Police are also looking for 30-year-old Sharleen Julies.
Masegela said Sharleen was last seen in Upington on 11 September 2021 when she took a lift in an unknown vehicle going in the direction of Olifanthshoek.
Anyone with information can contact the investigating officer Sergeant Jacques Willemse on 0640841704.
The public is reminded that there is no waiting period to report any person missing. Immediate reporting to police can save a life.
When a person goes missing, it is of the utmost importance for the SAPS to fulfill 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:
Report a missing person at your nearest police station immediately.