Young mother and four-old-son STILL missing - Have you seen them?

Luschka Taljaard, 26, and her son Daniel Taljaard went missing in the Hendrina area. Image: Andre Snyman eblockwatch Facebook page

Young mother and four-old-son STILL missing – Have you seen them?

A young mother and her four-year-old son are still missing after their car was found abandoned just outside Hendrina. Have you seen them?

Young mother and four-old-son STILL missing - Have you seen them?

Luschka Taljaard, 26, and her son Daniel Taljaard went missing in the Hendrina area. Image: Andre Snyman eblockwatch Facebook page

Police are still searching for a young mother and her four-year-old son, who are still missing after their car was found abandoned just outside Hendrina.

THE YOUNG MOTHER AND FOUR-YEAR-OLD SON ARE STILL MISSING

According to police spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala the young mother, Lushka Taljaard (27), and her son Daniel Petrus Taljaard (4) was last seen on Thursday.

Mohlala furthermore said they were reported missing by Lushka’s husband.

“At around 17h00, Mr. Taljaard returned home and could not find his wife and son. He called both phones, his wife, but they were switched off. A search ensued for the missing persons, and they could not find them. The matter was then reported to the police.”

Brigadier Selvy Mohlala

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THEY WERE LAST SEEN ON THURSDAY

During a search, Lushka’s silver grey VW Polo R-line was found abandoned at Arnot/ Hendrina Road opposite the entrance of Kwazamokuhle Township.

Anyone with information that can assist in locating the Taljaards is urged to contact investigating officer Detective Warrant Officer Aron Magagula on 082 303 9899. Alternatively, members of the public can call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111 or send information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential, and callers may opt to remain anonymous.

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DO YOU HAVE INFORMATION THAT COULD ASSIST THE POLICE?

Community members joined hands and searched for the young mother and son throughout Thursday evening.

By Friday, the search was extended.

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COMMUNITY MEMBERS, FRIENDS, AND FAMILY SEARCHED THROUGHOUT THURSDAY EVENING

According to reports on social media, the vehicle was found locked with its lights on. It is believed a broken necklace was found inside the vehicle.

Police denied kidnapping rumours and said they are investigating cases of missing persons.

Private investigator Mike Bolhuis of Specialised Security Services shared the following information about Luschka and little Daniel:

PERSONAL INFORMATION OF LUSCHKA AND LITTLE DANIEL


Name: LUSCHKA TALJAARD.
Age: 27.
Hair: Long dark brown hair
Eyes: Blue/Grey.
Height: 1,8m.
Weight: 100kg.
Clothes worn the last time Luschka was seen: Black T-Shirt, Jeans, and Black Sneakers.

Name: DANIEL TALJAARD.
Age: 4.
Hair: Short Blonde Hair.
Clothes worn the last time he was seen: Blue T-shirt with white design, black pants, and white sneakers.

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