Police recover human remains in Ga-Rankuwa
"Preliminary investigations proved that the dead body might have been lying there over some time since because the bones were the only visible parts."
Ga-Rankuwa police have opened an inquest docket after an unidentified body was found by a passerby at Santos Valley, next to the railway station on Thursday morning.
Police spokesperson Captain Matthews Nkoadi said police were called to the scene on Thursday morning by a passerby, where the remains of an elderly person was discovered.
“Preliminary investigations showed the body might have been there for some time as the bones were the only visible parts.”
Nkoadi said the remains have been taken for further investigation and results will assist in identifying the person.
A case has been opened for further investigation.
Anyone with information that might assist the police with the identity or knowledge of somebody who were missing the past few months in that area is requested to contact the police on Crime Stop number, 08600-10111 or My SAPS app.
Informants may remain anonymous.
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