The large-scale search for Pieter Skead, who went missing yesterday, July 8, had not yielded any results by the time it was called off for the day. Skead has been missing for more than 24 hours after he left his yard around 17:30 on foot and never returned.

The search leader, Bruce Macaulay, said they are standing down for the day as it’s going to be difficult to look for him at night. However, some members of the White River Community Policing Forum and security companies will continue with the search.

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“The police are still following up on possible leads. We followed up on the good news that he had been spotted yesterday. We can keep praying and hoping for his safe return. We will continue searching in daylight tomorrow from Parkville again, 06:30 for 07:00. We will use the drone and dogs again.

“We have covered most of the White River sections. We cannot confirm if he is still around town or not, but on our next search, we will focus elsewhere, especially in the area where he was allegedly spotted,” said Macaulay.

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He also thanked everyone who had gotten involved with the search, and hoped that those who will continue with it through the night might yield good results. 

The Skead family urges anyone who might have seen him to contact Macaulay on 079 883 7806.

Skead was last seen wearing brown trousers, a blue check shirt, and no jacket.