The Pienaar SAPS is requesting the public’s help to reunite the six-year-old Junior Mabandla with his family.In a statement released on Tuesday June 4, a provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Donald Mdhluli, said according to the information they have, Junior was last seen leaving his parental home at about 15:00 on Monday, when he reportedly went to buy some sweets from a nearby spaza shop.

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“He was last seen wearing a blue jersey and black trousers. Since then, he has not returned home. Some community members and the police searched the area, but with no success,” Mdhluli said.

He said the police are asking for information about Junior’s whereabouts. Contact the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit’s commander, Lieutenant Colonel Tinyiko Mnisi, on 082 079 2237 or the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111.

Alternatively, send information via the My SAPS app.

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“All information received will be treated as confidential, and callers may opt to remain anonymous,” said Mdhluli.