Hijacked Mindalore man’s body found
The body of the hijacked Theo van Rooyen was found in Soul City.
An urgent call was made by Kerry van der Merwe on Facebook on Thursday night, May 11 that her husband Theo van Rooyen was hijacked. The sad news broke this morning Friday, May 12 that Van Rooyen had been found deceased.
Kerry did confirm to the News that Theo had been found but did not give any details.
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She placed a call to the community on Facebook on Thursday, May 11 asking people to look out for her husband. She said that he had been hijacked at about 18:45 in Mindalore.
The message was shared hundreds of times and condolences and prayers rushed in.
It was, however, confirmed on Friday, May 12 that Theo’s body had been found.
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It is reported that he had been found in Soul City, and reports suggest his car was also found in Kagiso.
The News reached out to the Kagiso Police for official confirmation and a statement.
The News wishes to express its sincerest condolences to the family.
