Have you seen this missing man from Despatch?

Have you seen this missing man from Despatch? George van der Merwe (37) Photo: SAPS

Have you seen this missing man from Despatch?

Have you seen missing this missing man, 37-year-old George van der Merwe who was last seen leaving his residence on 1 May 2022?

Have you seen this missing man from Despatch?

Have you seen this missing man from Despatch? George van der Merwe (37) Photo: SAPS

Police have asked for assistance from the community in finding this missing man.

HAVE YOU SEEN GEORGE VAN DER MERWE?

The 37-year-old George van der Merwe was last seen on the morning of 1 May 2022 when he left his residence in Despatch and never returned.

Police spokesperson Captain Gerda Swart said he has various tattoos on his body.

“SAPS Despatch is urgently seeking the community’s assistance in locating George. He was clad in a pair of blue jeans, a black top, and black shoes at the time of his disappearance.

“He has various tattoos: A cross with the names: ‘Natasha and Cindy’ on his back; a flower with an angel on his back; two dragons on his stomach; the wording ‘What am I’ on the left arm, and the wording ‘Hope, faith and love’ on the right arm,” Swart said.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the investigating officer, Detective Warrant Officer Mario Jonck, on 0848109078, 041 9338000, SAPS Crime Stop 08600 10111, Crime Line sms 32211 or contact the nearest police station.

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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE A MISSING LOVED ONE:

When a person goes missing, it is of the utmost importance for the SAPS to fulfill our mandate to serve and protect the citizens of South Africa. It is essential to take steps and start the investigation into a missing person’s case immediately. You can assist the SAPS when reporting a missing person by following these steps:

  • THERE IS NO WAITING PERIOD TO REPORT A MISSING PERSON!

Report a missing person at your nearest police station immediately.

  • Produce a recent photograph of the missing person, if possible.
  • Give a complete description of the missing person’s last whereabouts, clothes that they were wearing, as well as any information that can assist the investigating officer.
  • Complete and sign a SAPS 55(A) form. This form safeguards the SAPS from hoax reports and indemnifies the SAPS to distribute the photograph and information of the missing person.
  • Obtain the investigating officer’s contact details, and send any additional information that might become available.
  • If a missing person is found or returns voluntarily, inform the investigating officer immediately. A SAPS 92 form must be completed to inform the Bureau of Missing Persons that the missing person’s report can be removed from the circulation system.