Picture: A person of interest in a rape case/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
The police in Ikageng Township, near Potchefstroom, request the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest. The North West police spokesperson, Captain Sam Tselanyane said the person is estimated to be in his 20s, dark in complexion with dark eyes.
Tselanyane said he also has a scar on his upper lip, three stars tattooed between his eyes as well as a picture of a knife tattooed on his right arm. He said furthermore, he is of medium height and slender.
“He can possibly assist the police in a rape case that was reported at midday on 8 August 2023. The incident took place in an open field at the Jammie Zakhele Dumping Site in Ikageng Township, near Potchefstroom.
“It was reported at the time of the incident that, a girl aged 12, was walking from Marikana Extension to Ikageng Township, near Potchefstroom when a man came to her aid because she was crying. He told her that he knows her brother and will help her find him,” said Tselanyane.
He said, whilst walking at the dumping site, the man allegedly threatened the girl with a knife and raped her. Tselanyane said anyone who can assist the police in identifying this person, is requested to contact the investigating officer, Sergeant Abigail Langford at Potchefstroom Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) on 060 970 9120 or (018) 293 9200.
“They can also contact the nearest police stations. Alternatively, the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop can be called on 08600 10111. Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the My SAPS App from a smartphone,” he said.
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