Police seek help finding a missing elderly woman, 63-year-old Thobeka Euginia (TOYO) Tyali who was last seen on Sunday 1 July 2018 by her neighbour in the town of Middeldrift. She has since not returned to her locality in Anishaw.
Thobeka does not work and receives an old age grant. She is 1.6 meters tall, dark in complexion and has a few of her front teeth missing.
It is not known what she was wearing at the time of her disappearance, however she always wears a scarf on her head. She also has limited sight in one eye.
Any person who can assist the SAPS in reuniting her with her family may contact the Station Commander Captain Mtunzi Gcadana on 0824423684 or on the office number 040 6573065.
Reporting of a Missing Person
When a person goes missing, it is of the utmost importance for the SAPS to fulfil our mandate to serve and protect the citizens of South Africa. It is essential to take steps and start the investigation into a missing person’s case immediately. You can assist the SAPS when reporting a missing person by following these steps:
THERE IS NO WAITING PERIOD TO REPORT A MISSING PERSON!
Report a missing person at your nearest police station immediately.
Produce a recent photograph of the missing person, 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.
Complete and sign a SAPS 55(A) form. 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.
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.