MISSING PERSON: Search for missing elderly man

Police in Limpopo require public assistance to locate a missing 65-year-old man, Josias Mofana from Bothashoek village.

Allegedly, the victim is a mentally challenged man and on Friday 19 November 2021 at about 19:45.

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He left home with his wife to attend a funeral in the same village. While on the way, the elderly man decided to return home and his wife proceeded to the funeral.

The next day, on Saturday 20 November 2021 at about 14:30, his wife returned home and discovered that her husband was nowhere to be found. He left his cellular phone at home.

MISSING MAN JOSIAS MOFANA SOUGHT FOR BY POLICE

Attempts to search for the victim at relatives and surrounding areas were also not successful. The elderly man was last seen wearing a navy blue T-shirt with yellow stripes, grey trousers, blue tekkies and a khaki cap at the time of his disappearance.

Anyone with information that can assist in reuniting the elderly man with his family is urged to contact the Investigating Officer, Colonel Mahlathini Ngele on 0825733645 or 0132168500. Crime stop number 0860010111 or nearest police station or MySAPSApp.