POLICE in Mpumalanga want to question a man named Collen Hlongwane.
They are requesting the public to assist in locating him as they believe he can help them in their investigation, because they’re looking for a missing six-year-old girl.
Bontle Mashiyane from Mganduzweni outside White River went missing on Saturday, 30 April.
According to provincial police spokesman Brigadier Selvy Mohlala, on the day the girl was playing with other children at home.
“Later it was discovered that she disappeared without a trace. Her family then grew concerned after failed attempts to find her and they reported the matter to the police at Masoyi on the same Saturday.
“She was registered as missing. The case is highly prioritised, hence it is handled by a specialised unit of Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) in Pienaar as they are experts in probing such matters due to the skills and resources that they possess,” he said.
Bontle is described as light in complexion with a brush cut and weighs about 17.7kg.
On the day Bontle went missing, she was wearing a pink T-shirt and pink tracksuit trousers. She didn’t have shoes on.
Mohlala said the cops believe Collen could assist them in their investigation of the missing child, and he’s urged to immediately contact police or go to the nearest police station.
Members of the public are requested to alert police on Hlongwane’s whereabouts.
Anyone with information that can assist in this probe can contact Detective Sergeant Pretty Nsimba at 072 103 4717/ 083 442 3403 or the standby number for FCS at Pienaar: 082 303 9798. Alternatively, members of the public can contact the CrimeStop number on 08600 10111, or send information via the MySAPS app.
All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
