Elderly man missing on The Bluff

Marius van Wyk, last seen near the Wentworth Hotel, has not been in contact with his family in over five days.

August 19, 2024

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Marius van Wyk, who is missing, was last seen on The Bluff. Photo: Supplied

MARIUS van Wyk, a 61-year-old Bluff resident, has been reported missing by his family.

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He was last seen on the morning of Wednesday, August 14. His family initially saw him that morning, and later, he was reportedly spotted in the vicinity of the Wentworth Hotel. Since then, there has been no further contact or sightings of him.

Concerned for his safety, his family, together with the authorities, are appealing to the public for any information that could help locate him.

If you have any information about Van Wyk’s whereabouts, you are urged to reach out to the Brighton Beach Police Station on 031 451 8059, Chantal Bansgrove-Bower from the Brighton Beach Victim Friendly Unit on 083 734 2841 or Monica Petzer on 067 202 6905.

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August 19, 2024

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