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Have you seen this missing Pretoria man?

Fears are growing after Eric Jones vanished in Pretoria, his locked car later found abandoned in Diepsloot, raising concerns of a hijacking.

Fears are mounting after 33-year-old Eric Jones mysteriously disappeared from Pretoria East, with his locked vehicle later found abandoned in Diepsloot — raising concerns that he may have been hijacked.

All his belongings were found in his locked vehicle.

According to his best friend, Anthony Kaufmann, Eric was last seen in Pretorius Park, Pretoria East.

He was wearing navy blue golf pants, a white golf shirt, and a matching white golf cap.

Eric is 1.75m tall, weighs approximately 75kg, and has brown hair and blue eyes.

“His vehicle was recovered in Diepsloot, and all his belongings were inside. It is believed that he was hijacked.”

Anthony said their last conversation was on WhatsApp at 16:35, after which Eric’s cellphone was switched off.

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Also read: Missing Pretoria teenager found unharmed

What should you 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:

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, clothes that they were wearing, as well as 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 to distribute 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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Corné van Zyl

Corné van Zyl is a seasoned journalist and currently a senior reporter at Rekord, with a wealth of experience across various media platforms. She began her career after studying journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and first honed her skills at Media24. Corné’s career took her to Beeld, Sondag newspaper, and the South African Press Association (SAPA), where she built a strong foundation in news reporting. In her free time, Corné enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, embracing life and creating lasting memories with her loved ones.
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