VILLIERS. – Detectives are pleading with the public for assistance in finding missing 19-year-old, Emily Mathapelo Motloung.

It is reported that on Tuesday, December 02 at 10:00, Motloung contacted her mother informing her that she would be hitchhiking from Villiers coming to her in Heidelberg.

Police spokesperson Sergeant Josephine Rani says: “The mother reports that they were supposed to meet at a mall in Heidelberg, but Emily never showed up, and her cell phone was off.”

Emily was last seen wearing a blue jean, a grey T-shirt and a blue cloth. She also spotted her white traditional beads on the neck, right hand, and left leg.

Anyone who may Emily’s whereabouts is requested to contact Detective Sergeant Mkhulu Zondo at 082 301 9635/ 082 419 6615 or contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or make use of the My SAPS App to submit a tip-off.