Kidnapped boy still not found
Today marks the fourth day since unknown men kidnapped 13-year-old Kathlego Marite from Witbank.
The kidnappers have allegedly made demands to be paid a ransom in Bitcoin by the family. It is alleged that the parents of the boy found a lunch box near the family’s gate on Tuesday and when they opened it they found a note stating that they need to pay for the release of their son.
The boy was kidnapped while playing with two friends in Frangipani Street, Tasbetpark Extension 3, on May 20 at about 15:30.
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While outside, a gold Toyota Corolla with three occupants stopped next to them. One of the men, who was dressed in black with a green jacket, grabbed the victim into the vehicle before driving off with him.
Kathlego’s friends ran to his mom and told her what had happened, she, in turn, reported the incident to the police.
A case of kidnapping has been opened and police urge anyone with information that may assist in the investigation to contact Capt Africa Nyathi on 071-352-6007 or call the SAPS crime-stop number 08600- 10111.
