Louis Trichardt man still missing after his vehicle found near Polokwane
Reuben Marsberg’s car was found near Polokwane Airport, but the 22-year-old remains missing as his family fears a kidnapping.
POLOKWANE – The search for missing Louis Trichardt resident Reuben Marsberg (22) has entered its sixth day, with no trace of him despite his vehicle being recovered near the Polokwane International Airport yesterday (November 30).
Private security company Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) confirmed to the Review-Observer on Monday that Reuben’s cream-coloured Toyota Land Cruiser was found abandoned, but he was not inside.
RUSA CEO Prem Balram said the family now believes the case is no longer a simple missing-person incident.
“The family has stated that this is now being treated as a kidnapping. There is still no news about Reuben himself, and the search continues,” Balram said.
Reuben was last seen by his family sometime between Wednesday and Thursday last week and they have not been able to reach him since.
Last known movements
On November 28, RUSA’s Missing People South Africa Facebook page made the first public appeal, saying calls to Reuben’s phone were going straight to voicemail.
His last known location was traced near the Makhado Local Municipality area.
The family also reported that several personal items, including a boat, were missing from Reuben’s home.
His disappearance remains unexplained, and search efforts are ongoing across Limpopo.
Reuben was last seen in blue overalls and slops. He is 1.7m in height and has brown eyes.
Public urged to assist
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact 086 1234 333 immediately.
