GQEBERHA - SAPS Algoa Park detectives are seeking the communities’ assistance in tracing the next of kin of a man who was found dead in Korsten on Thursday 26 January 2023.
It is alleged that on the mentioned date at about 14:50, police received a complaint of a body lying behind a property in Newbold Road, Kortsen. According to police information, a security guard was busy with patrols on the premises when he found the body of an unknown man. The deceased was dressed in a blue and black shirt, black pants, white and black tekkies, full beard with short hair. He is estimated to be between 50 and 55-year-old.
The deceased had no visible injuries and the cause of death will only be determine through a post mortem.
An inquest was opened and is under investigation. Anyone who can assist in tracing the family of the person or may be able to identify the deceased or can furnish any information relating to his death, is asked to contact D/WO Errol Kleinhans at SAPS Algoa Park on 083 243 4567or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station or send information via MYSAPSAPP. All information received will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
Source: South African Police Service