Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Police investigating a case of hijacking, kidnapping and murder

By Mandisi Tyulu
19 May 2009


Police investigation confirmed that a truck with two occupants, who left Pofadder on Sunday afternoon were transporting meat to Cape Town.

Police spokesperson Captain Bernadine Steyn says the police suspect that the truck was hi-jacked near Citrusdal and that the meat, with a value of about R300 000-00, was missing when the truck was found.

The deceased 30 years-old Mervin Visagie was found dead with stab wounds and the other occupant, a 68 year old male from Pofadder, is still missing, police have launched a search for him, captain Steyn.

Police have opened a case of Murder, Kidnapping and Hi-jacking for investigation.

Anyone with information is requested to contact the Investigating Officer, Superintendent Mike Barkhuizen on 021 918 3512 / 918 3449.

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