Western Cape detectives are currently questioning four people in connection with the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith from Saldanha Bay.
Brigadier Novela Potelwa says the investigation team visited several places across the West Coast town, and several other individuals were also questioned.
#sapsWC Western Cape detectives are currently questioning four individuals, two men and two women, as part of an extensive investigation into the disappearance of six-year-old Joslin Smith from Diazville in Saldanha Bay on the West Coast. NPhttps://t.co/udCNnyRGOb pic.twitter.com/uHiE5Vco8c
— SA Police Service ?? (@SAPoliceService) March 6, 2024
‘The search for Joslin brought individuals, NGOs, community activists, police officials, neighbourhood watches and representatives from different spheres of government together in the quest to find the missing girl,’ a statement from the Office of the Provincial Commissioner reads.
‘For days they searched [and] identified vast areas in Saldanha Bay. It is envisaged that as the investigation unfolds light will be shed as to her whereabouts or what happened to her.’
The South African Police Service did not reveal the names of the four people who are being questioned. The two men and two women are aged between 26 and 34.
#sapsWC It is envisaged that as the investigation unfolds light will be shed as to her whereabouts or what happened to Joslin Smith. With the investigation gaining momentum arrests are on the cards. NP pic.twitter.com/U0PGsw6vOC
— SA Police Service ?? (@SAPoliceService) March 6, 2024
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