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The Mossel Bay region is engulfed in concern as the local police intensify their search for Jacob Mare and his young daughter Yaleen, who have been missing since October 14, 2024. The Western Cape police, along with the Mossel Bay Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit, are diligently working to uncover the whereabouts of the Mare family members.
Sergeant Wesley Twigg, a Western Cape police spokesperson, has released a statement detailing that Jacob Mare was last known to have picked up Yaleen from her school in Hartenbos, and this was the last sighting of the pair. There has been no contact with friends or family since that day, and authorities are growing increasingly concerned for their safety.
Police in Mossel Bay are seeking the public's assistance in tracing a father and daughter from Hartenbos. Jacob Mare picked up Yaleen, 9, from school on 14 Oct 24 and has not been seen since. Any info on their whereabouts pls contact Warrant Officer Alistair Rezant 082 234 3557 pic.twitter.com/AYdNHMipkU
— AlgoaFMNews (@AlgoaFMNews) October 22, 2024
In an effort to gather essential information and leads, the investigative team has issued a public appeal. Warrant Officer Alistair Rezant of the Mossel Bay FCS Unit is the leading officer in this case, and he, along with the police, is reaching out to the community for assistance. They urge that anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, contact them directly at 082 234 3557 or the Crime Stop hotline at 08600 10111.
The community has reacted with dismay and are actively participating in the search, sharing information on social media and coordinating local efforts to support the authorities. The importance of timely public engagement cannot be overstated, as each passing day adds to the distress of this situation.
In an unrelated and tragic development within the area, a heartbreaking incident was reported in Mpumalanga as young Khayone Xavier Pakeni was found deceased after being reported missing earlier this month. Police spokesperson Colonel Donald Mdhluli confirmed the discovery of his body in an open field. The case has since been classified as a murder investigation, and Mdhluli's remarks highlighted the discovery of the child's remains, which were wrapped in a blanket. This tragedy has only further emphasized the critical nature of the ongoing search efforts for the missing Mare family.
The backdrop of these disturbing events has cast a solemn mood over the regions affected, as families and law enforcement join hands in the hope of a positive resolution for the missing father and daughter. The community's support remains steadfast, with the shared desire for the safe return of Jacob and Yaleen Mare to Mossel Bay, where they belong.