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Manhunt Underway Tokoza Girls Killer

GCIS / SAnewsRef: https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/manhunt-underway-tokoza-girls-killer

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This is a SAnews news article dated 17 May 2018 reporting that Gauteng police are conducting a manhunt for the person(s) responsible for the murder of two girls in Tokoza on the East Rand. The article states the girls (aged eight and nine) were last seen playing together on Sunday afternoon, reported missing the next day, and their bodies were found dumped in an open veld on Tuesday. Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Deliwe de Lange urges the community to work closely with police and says anyone with information should contact the nearest police station.

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Reporting information about the Tokoza girls' murder

The public is invited to provide any information that could help identify or apprehend the person(s) responsible for the murder of two young girls in Tokoza. The information should be shared with the nearest police station.

Who it is for: anyone with information about the crime
How to act on it: Contact the nearest police station with information about the case

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Anyone who might have information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect/s can contact the nearest police station.

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https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/manhunt-underway-tokoza-girls-killer

Key Takeaways

Date: Thursday, 17 May 2018
Location: Tokoza, East Rand (Gauteng)
Subject: manhunt for Tokoza girls’ killer (or killers)
Victims: two girls aged 8 and 9
Timeline: last seen Sunday afternoon; reported missing Monday; bodies found Tuesday
Bodies found: dumped in an open veld
Action: detectives and crime intelligence officers tasked to find and arrest suspect(s)
Public guidance: contact nearest police station with information
Gauteng police
Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Deliwe de Lange
SAnews
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)