Police in Mmabatho and Mahikeng have launched a search for two boys (both aged 10) who were allegedly kidnapped in the evening on Tuesday, 5 March while playing at a park in Montshiwa Location.
Sgt Lesedi Dingoko says it is alleged that three occupants of a Volkswagen Polo kidnapped Onalenna Molehabangwe and Gontse Cholo.
‘According to information available at this stage, reports suggest that the victims who are both from Ext. 38, were in the company of another boy when the suspects lured the victims to the car with potato chips. The suspects then allegedly grabbed and put the boys inside the boot of the vehicle and drove off with them. The children were never seen since then,’ he reported.
‘Onalenna was wearing a blue long sleeve t-shirt and blue jean while Gontse was wearing a short sleeve t-shirt with red, yellow and blue stripes. They are both learners at Podile Primary School in Ramosadi village, said Dingoko.
Anyone with information that may lead to the successful tracing of these boys and apprehension of the suspects is urged to contact Captain Manko Tiroyabone at 076 529 5066.
Alternatively, Crime Stop can be called at 08600 10111.
