Alleged mentally ill elderly goes missing
DENNILTON – The South African Police Service (Saps) in Limpopo have embarked on search operation following the disappearance of a 63 year-old elderly from Thabakhubedu, Ntwane in the Dennilton area outside Groblersdal.
According to police Mphaga Tlhabane Rustenburg from the Ntwane left home on 31 December 2019 and never returned.
Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe, Limpopo Provincial Police Spokesperson, said Tihlabane it was alleged reportedly Tlhlabane was mentally disturbed and he departed from home in the evening at about 20:00 that day.
“He was seen wearing a yellow T-shirt, black pair of trousers, dark grey boots with black jersey and a blanket,” explained Mojapelo.
Anyone with information that can assist police with information that can lead to the family of the elderly man to reconnect with his family may contact Detective Sergeant Nomsa Skhosana on 013 983 0161 or 072 876 9217, alternatively, the crime stop number 08600 10111 or the nearest police station.