Police: “No sign of missing corpses yet” 


By BAKANG MOKOTO 

31 March 2025- The Northern Cape SAPS Provincial Crime Investigation Services (CIS) said a business robbery investigation that took place at a private mortuary in Kuruman on 17 March 2025, at approximately 1:30am, is still underway. The police said investigations indicate that unknown men entered a guard room at the funeral home and assaulted, tied up and blind folded the security guard. 

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock said the suspects allegedly fled with three corpses, including two men and a ten-day-old baby girl. Kock said to date, there have been no arrests and the missing corpses not recovered yet. 

“The investigating team are working tirelessly and following all leads regarding the case. Anyone with information that can assist the police in the apprehension and arrests of the perpetrators can contact Lieutenant Colonel Doggy Magugu on 082 469 0578 or contact the SAPS crime stop number 08600 10111 or alternatively utilize the Mysaps App.

“All information will be treated confidentially,” he said.

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