Help police identify armed man who enquired about SAPS member's child at school

Police are offering a R50 000 reward for information that could help identify and locate an armed man who allegedly entered a Bellville learning institution with malicious intent and enquired about the child of a police officer.

Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said detectives are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an unknown individual who may assist with an ongoing investigation.

"Detectives attached to the Western Cape Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit are seeking the assistance of the public for information that will lead to the detention and conviction of an unidentified man who can assist Police in an investigation after an enquiry docket was opened," said Swartbooi.

The man, reportedly armed, was captured in a photograph and is believed to have entered a local learning institution in Bellville at approximately 3pm on Friday, June 20.

He allegedly approached an aftercare teacher and asked about the whereabouts of a learner, the child of a SAPS member.

“The learner however was already collected on the day in question. It is imperative that the person be traced and brought in for questioning,” Swartbooi said.

SAPS is offering a cash reward of up to R50 000 to anyone who can provide information leading to the detention and successful conviction of the man depicted in the image.

Members of the public with information are urged to contact investigating officer Detective Constable Mawande Mqhwayi on 073 734 2611 or use the MySAPS mobile application anonymously.

Cape Times