UPDATE: Little Joshlin Smith (6) NOT yet found

The six-year-old missing Joshlin Smith has NOT been found yet, police confirmed on Thursday afternoon.

UPDATE: LITTLE JOSHLIN SMITH (6) NOT YET FOUND – SEARCH STILL ON

Police police spokesperson Lt.Col. Malcolm Pojie said the search for the little girl is still ongoing despite reports on social media.

Joshlin Smith was reported as missing at Saldanha police station by her mother on Tuesday, 20 February 2024.

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THE LITTLE GIRL WAS REPORTED MISSING ON TUESDAY

“Preliminary information reveals that Joshlin was left at home on Monday, 19 February 2024, with the mother’s boyfriend to look after her as she was not feeling well.

“Later in the afternoon, when the mother returned from work, her daughter was not home.

“She asked about the whereabouts of the child but could not find her. The mother later got hold of her boyfriend, who was supposed to look after the child, but he was unable to account for her whereabouts.”

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JOSHLIN WAS LEFT IN THE CARE OF THE MOTHER’S BOYFRIEND

Pojie said at the time of Joshlin’s disappearance, she wore a light blue t-shirt and light blue denim shorts.

“Following the report by her mother, a full-scale search was initiated. The search comprises of the investigating officer attached to the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS), visible policing members, Disaster Management personnel, and a magnitude of community members.”

Lt.Col Malcolm Pojie said.

He furthermore said the search was postponed and resumed this morning.

DO YOU HAVE INFORMATION THAT CAN HELP THE POLICE?

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the missing Joshlin is requested to contact the investigation officer, Sgt Millstine of Vredenburg FCS, at 079 879 8588 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111.

HOW TO REPORT A MISSING PERSON

REMEMBER: THERE IS NO WAITING PERIOD TO REPORT A MISSING PERSON

• 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, and 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.