Manhunt for 19-year-old accused of raping girl, 12, at Hoedspruit village
Police say the suspect fled Finale Village after the alleged statutory rape on Monday and has not been arrested, with the case moved to the Phalaborwa family violence unit.
Limpopo police have launched a manhunt for a 19-year-old man wanted over the alleged statutory rape of a 12-year-old girl at Finale Village near Hoedspruit.
In a statement posted on its official X account, the South African Police Service said the alleged offence took place on Monday, 3 November. The suspect fled the scene and has not yet been arrested.
The case has been transferred to the police Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit in Phalaborwa, where a team of detectives is working to trace him, the statement said.
Police asked anyone with information that could lead to an arrest to contact the investigating officer, Sergeant Andries Malatjie, on 071 355 0556. Information can also be passed on through Crime Stop or the MySAPSApp.
The allegations have not been tested in court and the suspect has not been arrested.
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