The family of 30-year-old Richelle de Beer confirmed on Wednesday morning that she has made contact and is safe.

Rekord reported earlier that the family was deeply concerned after she went missing on Sunday.

She was last seen at around 18:39 at Stoep Stories in Montana, and her whereabouts remain unknown.

Her stepmother, Marissa, said they received a phone call from Richelle earlier on Wednesday morning.

“All we know is that she is safe and unharmed; we will have more information once she is home. We would just like to thank everyone for their assistance and support.”

Here is what you should do when you have a missing loved one:

When a person goes missing, it is of the utmost importance for the SAPS to fulfill our mandate to serve and protect the citizens of South Africa. It is essential to take steps and start the investigation into a missing person’s case immediately. You can assist the SAPS when reporting a missing person by following these steps:

THERE IS NO WAITING PERIOD TO REPORT A MISSING PERSON!

Report a missing person at your nearest police station immediately.

• Produce a recent photograph of the missing person, if possible.
• Give a complete description of the missing person’s last whereabouts, the clothes they wore, and any information that can assist the investigating officer.
• Complete and sign a SAPS 55(A) form. This form safeguards the SAPS from hoax reports and indemnifies the SAPS for distributing the photograph and information of the missing person.
• Obtain the investigating officer’s contact details, and send any additional information that might become available.
• If a missing person is found or returns voluntarily, inform the investigating officer immediately. A SAPS 92 form must be completed to inform the Bureau of Missing Persons that the missing person’s report can be removed from the circulation system.

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