The Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) in Kariega is seeking the community’s assistance in finding Entlo Mate (17) who went missing on August 18.
According to police spokesperson, Colonel Priscilla Naidu, it is alleged that on the morning of August 18, Mate did not walk to school with her sister like she usually does every morning.
She further said that Mate returned home later in the day at about 14:30, but left her house in Xolile Botoman Street, Khayamnandi shortly thereafter which was the last time anyone saw her.
Naidu said that her schoolmates had last seen her on August 17.
“She was wearing blue jeans, a white t-shirt, black sneakers, and a black bandana. She had a blue backpack with her,” said Naidu.
Anyone who can assist in tracing her or may know of her whereabouts is asked to contact the FCS unit in Uitenhage, D/Captain Jessica de Klerk on 071 352 4630 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station.