POTCHEFSTROOM: 30 August 2023 - Police in Ikageng request the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest. He is estimated to be in his 20’s and dark in complexion with dark eyes, a scar on his upper lip, three stars tattooed between his eyes as well as a picture of a knife tattooed on his right arm. Furthermore, he is of medium height and slender. He can possibly assist the police in a rape case that was reported at midday on Tuesday, 8 August 2023, in an open field, at the Jammie Zakhele Dumping Site, Ikageng.
It was reported at the time of the incident, that a 12-year-old girl was walking from Marikana Extension to Ikageng, when a male person came to her aid, because she was crying. He told her that he knows her brother and will help her find him. Whilst walking at the Dumping Site, he threatened the girl with a knife and raped her.
Anyone who can assist the police in identifying this person is requested to contact the investigating officer, Sergeant Abigail Langford at Potchefstroom Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) on the following cell phone number: 060 970 9120 / (018) 293 9200. Furthermore, nearest police stations can be contacted. Alternatively, the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop can be called on 08600 10111. Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the My SAPS App from a smart phone.