NATIONAL NEWS - The South African Police Service wishes to once again reiterate to the community at large that there is no waiting period to report a person, who has gone missing.
“Report a missing person at your nearest police station immediately. Let us be vigilant and work collectively to keep families together and safe,” the SAPS said. A recent photograph of the missing person must be produced, if possible.
“Give a complete description of the missing person’s last whereabouts, clothes that they were wearing, as well as any information that can assist the investigating officer,” the SAPS advised.
Thereafter, a SAPS 55(A) form will need to be completed and signed. This form safeguards the SAPS from hoax reports and indemnifies the SAPS to distribute the photograph and information of the missing person.
“Obtain the investigating officer’s contact details, and send any additional information that might become available,” the SAPS urged.
If a missing person is found or returns voluntarily, inform the investigating officer immediately.
“A SAPS 92 form must be completed to inform the Bureau of Missing Persons that the missing person’s report can be removed from the circulation system. Let us be vigilant and work collectively to keep families together and safe,” the SAPS concluded.
