DURBAN – Bhekithemba police are urgently looking for the family of a little girl following the discovery of her body on 12 April 2022 at 13:00. The request follows the location of the body of a girl believed to be about five years found on a riverbank at Umlazi River along Mangosuthu Highway.

Police officers believe that the victim may have drowned in Chatsworth or Welbedacht during the recent floods. She was wearing strings around her waist and one on the hand. Police at Bhekithemba SAPS are investigating an inquest docket.

We are appealing to the members of the public to assist police in finding her relatives. Anyone with information is requested to contact the investigating officer, Detective Lieutenant Colonel Mthembu from Bhekithemba on 031 909 2091/ 082 376 3005 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Informants may also utilise the MySAPS App.

Source: South African Police Service