Police launch a search operation for a missing elderly man

POLOKWANE – The South African Police Service in Mahwelereng outside Mokopane have launched a search operation of a 74 year old man, Lesiba Frank Kolobe who went missing on 10 July 2021.

Reportedly, the victim is a resident at Rooiwal village in Bakenberg and he was allegedly last seen by his daughter on the 09 July 2021 at about 18:30 while sleeping at home.

On the next day on 10 July 2021, his daughter went to check for him where she last saw him, but she discovered that he was not at home and he left without informing anyone about his destination.

Attempts to search for the victim at neighbours, relatives and surrounding areas were fruitless.

There is no clear description of the type of clothes the victim was wearing at the time of his disappearance.

Anyone with information that can assist to locate the elderly man should contact the Investigating Officer, Constable Masenya on 0769452584/0159601000 or crime stop number 0860010111 or nearest Police Station or MySAPSApp.

Source: South African Police Service