Picture: The missing Ruwaiden Whitlow/Supplied
By BAKANG MOKOTO
The Springbok (FCS) Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences unit requests the assistance of the public in tracing Ruwaiden Whitlow (16) from Buffelsrivier near Komaggas.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Sergio Kock said Ruwaiden is mentally challenged and has been missing since 18 September 2023.
“He was last seen near a farm in Komaggas but allegedly ran away when the police were called. Ruwaiden was last seen wearing a white jacket with blue tracksuit pants and flops at the time he went missing.
“The members of Springbok FCS joined members of Komaggas SAPS, the SAPS Search and Rescue team, and members of the Airline who fine-combed the farms and surrounding areas. Anyone with information can call Capt Love on 0828744532 or SMS anonymously to 32211 or utilize the MySaps App,” he said.
Kock further said the public is reminded that there is no waiting period to report a person missing. He added that the investigation continues.
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