By BAKANG MOKOTO
15 September 2025 – The police in Mooinooi request the community’s assistance in locating a missing man, Richard Hammond (46), who is residing at a smallholding (Plot) in Barnardsvlei, Mooinooi. According to the police, Hammond left home in July 2023 to seek employment in Rustenburg, but never returned.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said a search was conducted and extensive investigations were done with no success. Myburgh said at the time of his disappearance, he was wearing navy blue denim with a white shirt.
“He is about 1.85m tall with a slim build, blue eyes, brown, frizzy hair, a white, short moustache, and beard. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts can contact the Investigating Officers at Mooinooi Detectives, Sgt Brenda Metseleng on 065 515 7052 or Sgt Aaron Khunou on 076 565 85 76.
“You can alternatively also call your local police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the MySAPS App,” she said.
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