By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
7 October 2025- The police in Phokeng request the community’s assistance in locating a police officer, Kutlwano Joy Tshepe (25) of Monakato Township, outside Rustenburg. Tshepe was last seen at home on Thursday morning, 2 October 2025, by his mother when she left for work.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the mother received a call at around 11am from her son’s colleagues after he failed to report for duty at Rustenburg Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC). Mokgwabone said as Tshepe had recently lost his cell phone, her mother then looked for him, including at their relatives and his girlfriend’s place, but that did not yield positive results.
“He was ultimately reported missing on 5 October 2025. Subsequently, searches were conducted around the area, but nothing positive came out of that. At the time of his disappearance, Tshepe was wearing navy blue jeans, with a black T-shirt, and an Adidas top.
“He is light in complexion with a well-built body. The police request anyone who may have information that can assist in tracing the missing person, to contact the Investigating Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Dipotso Montsho at 076 834 3531 or your nearest police station,” he said.
Mokgwabone further said the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop can be called at 08600 10111. He added that anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via My SAPS App.
Picture: The missing police officer, Kutlwano Joy Tshepe
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