Sue Haley is safe after being ‘abducted’

The young woman who had everyone searching for her the past weekend is safe.

Sue Haley, (29) was not abducted on Friday, November 30 as initially reported.

Haley willingly got into a car with two friends after a night out at The Ridge Casino with other friends.

Ms Marina Coetzee, marketing manager and her team at The Ridge Casino immediately looked at video footage when the reports of the abduction were received.

The Ridge confirmed that Haley was seen leaving the property on foot with friends, unharmed and in high spirits.

Seeing the matter as urgent and still thinking that Haley was abducted, The Ridge provided the police with vital information that later led to her being found.

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The police in conjunction with SACCW worked straight through the weekend and followed up on every lead they could.

“The suspected vehicle was traced to Klarinet and later to Rietspruit. The different units followed it and found Haley in the vehicle. She was unharmed,” said Capt Eddie Hall, police spokesperson.

The scene where 29-year old Sue Haley was found safe on Sunday, December 2.

“Hours were wasted and unnecessary resources used to find Haley. No cases were opened against the men in whose company she was found because she willingly got into their vehicle. There were also no cases made against her two friends who reported the incident, because they were under the impression that she was abducted,” Capt Hall said.

Haley’s mother, Mrs Shondell Lubbe said she is so grateful that her daughter was found.

“From the bottom of my heart I want to thank everyone involved in the search. Thank you for the prayers and messages,” she said.

Ms Maureen Scheepers from SACCW urged the public to be vigilant this festive season and not to walk around late at night or in the early hours of the morning.