Public asked to help Hawks trace wanted suspect

All information received will be treated with the strictest confidentiality, the Hawks said.

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The Hawks in the Free State are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing Gregony Deck (35). Photo supplied by The Hawks FS.

The Hawks in the Free State are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing Gregony Deck (35), who is wanted in connection with allegations of human trafficking, kidnapping and rape committed in Bloemfontein between August 1-4.

According to Warrant Officer Fikiswa Matoti, the suspect is believed to have fled before law enforcement could apprehend him, and remains at large.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact the investigating officer, Detective Warrant Officer Nkagisang Machuisa, on 079 525 1456. Information may also be reported anonymously via the Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or through the MySAPS App.

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Liezl Scheepers

Liezl Scheepers is editor of the Parys Gazette, a local community newspaper distributed in the towns of Parys, Vredefort and Viljoenskroon. As an experienced community journalist in all fields for the past 30 years, she has a passion for her community, and has been actively involved in several community outreach projects as part of Parys Gazette's team.