Police need help to locate missing Loate teen
Thato Papole’s family has been left deeply worried after his sudden disappearance on February 12.
Police from Loate in the north of Pretoria need help in locating an 18-year-old boy.
Thato Papole was last seen on February 12 at Kganyago Stand in Winterveldt.
Papole’s sudden disappearance has left his family deeply worried, and local authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that might assist in locating him.
According to police spokesperson Captain Johan Van Dyk, Papole was last seen wearing a white vest, black shorts with brown stripes, and sandals.
“We are working closely with the family and the community to gather any clues regarding his whereabouts.
“We ask anyone who may have seen him or have any details about his last location to contact the police immediately,” he said.
Search efforts are being coordinated with Missing Children South Africa, an organisation dedicated to finding missing people across the country.
Van Dyk urged the public to remain vigilant and report any information that could help the investigation.
Anyone with information is requested to contact Loate SAPS on 071 111 8870 or Missing Children South Africa on 072 647 7464.
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