Kidnapping of 47-year-old Chinese male, Gqeberha

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape
 

GQEBERHA – SAPS Humewood were alerted to a complaint of kidnapping which happened at about 08:30 this morning at a shop in Govan Mbeki Avenue, Central.

It has been alleged that the victim, a 47-year-old Chinese national, was busy opening a shop when he was approached by three male suspects who forcefully pushed him into a white Ford Eco Sport and drove off with him.

The vehicle was recovered a short while later in New Brighton with no occupants. It has been confiscated for further forensic analysis.

A kidnapping case was opened and is being investigated by the SAPS Humewood.

Anyone with information that can assist police in the investigation is urged to contact the Investigating Officer at SAPS Humewood, Detective Warrant Officer Johan Raubenheimer at 074 430 6048 or alternatively Crime Stop at 08600 10111.

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