Luschka Taljaard was seen abandoning her car and climbing into a bakkie with her son. Image: Juliet Basson Facebook.
Missing Luschka seen on CCTV climbing into a double cab bakkie
It is believed that Luschka Taljaard left willingly with her son after CCTV footage shows her abandoning her car and entering another vehicle
Luschka Taljaard was seen abandoning her car and climbing into a bakkie with her son. Image: Juliet Basson Facebook.
The Hendrina community was rocked to its core when young mother, Luschka Taljaard, 27, and her four-year-old son, Daniel, went missing on 5 January 2023.
Hundreds of people joined in the frantic search for the mother and her son after her car was found abandoned at Kwazamokuhule, a local township.
Taljaard seen abandoning her car and climbing into a bakkie
Morney Vos of Specialised Security Services confirmed that Taljaard did not go missing, but instead chose to disappear with her son Daniel, Middelburg Observer reports.
In CCTV footage, Taljaard can be seen abandoning her vehicle and then entering a silver double cab bakkie with her son and another driver.
Teams are still searching for Taljaard and her son.
In a voice note shared on the Andre Snyman eblockwatch facebook page, Henry Geldenhuis from the Transvaal Landbou Unie (TLU) confirmed that no crime was involved at the stage.
He further said that the investigation is sensitive and that no more information can be divulged.
Geldenhuis did, however, state that Taljaard is safe.
What are the steps to reporting a missing person?
When someone goes missing, it is essential to take steps and start the investigation into the missing person’s case immediately, there is no waiting period.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) shares how to report a missing persons case.
- If possible, provide a recent photograph of the missing person.
- Give a detailed description of the missing person’s last known location, clothing, and any other information that can help the investigating officer.
- Fill out and sign a SAPS 55(A) form. This form protects the SAPS from false reports and authorises the SAPS to distribute the missing person’s photograph and information.
- Obtain the contact information for the investigating officer and send any additional information that becomes available.
- If a person is discovered or returns voluntarily, notify the investigating officer right away.
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