Search efforts continue to find six-year-old Joshlin Smith.
PHOTO - SAPS: Joshlin Smith The girl from Saldanha Bay was reported missing by her
mother on Tuesday, after she went missing on Monday.
‘’Preliminary information reveals that Joshlin was left at
home on Monday 19 February 2024 with the mother’s boyfriend to look after her
as she was not feeling well. Later the afternoon, when the mother returned from
work, her daughter was not home. She asked about the whereabouts of the child
but could not find her. She later got hold of her boyfriend who was supposed to
look after the child, but he was unable to account for her whereabouts,’’ said Lt
Col Malcolm Pojie
‘’At the time of Joshlin’s disappearance she was wearing a light blue t-shirt and a light blue denim shorts,’’ he added.
In a Facebook post, Saldanha Bay Mayor, André Truter,
confirmed that the search is ongoing, following false reports that the girl was
found.
PHOTO - Saldahna Bay mayor: Joshlin SmithHe urged citizens not to share unverified information.
Truter said he spoke to the Station Commander of Saldanha SAPS, on Friday, who requested
that officers performing duties NOT be filmed and placed on social media.
‘’This will give any criminal elements the heads up as
where SAPS are at and what they are doing. False reports that she has been found
cause incredible trauma for the parents and loved ones. It also causes huge
confusion. Please refrain from doing this!! Only SAPS can verify information
regarding this investigation,’’ said Executive Mayor Andrè Truter.
Done By: Mitchum George
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