The Springbok Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit requests the assistance of the public in tracing Ruwaiden Whitlow (16) from Buffelsrivier near Komaggas.
Ruwaiden is reportedly mentally challenged and has been missing since last Monday, 18 September 2023.
He was last seen nearby a farm in Komagas but allegedly ran away when the police was called.
He was last seen wearing a white jacket with blue tracksuit pants and flops at the time he went missing.
The members of Springbok FCS Unit joined members of Komaggas SAPS, SAPS Search and Rescue team, and members of Airline who fine-combed the farms and surrounding areas.
Anyone with information can call Captain Love on 082 874 4532 or Crime Stop 08600 10111 or utilize the MySAPS App.
The public is reminded that there is no waiting period to report a person missing. The investigation continues.