The family of Nick Frischke, a German tourist who has been reported missing, has taken measures to locate him by offering a reward of R20 000 to anyone who can provide information regarding his whereabouts.
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Frischke, who was on holiday in Cape Town, was last spotted leaving his bed and breakfast located in Pinelands on February 14. The 22-year-old vanished after allegedly being robbed on a hiking trail in Cape Town.
Five suspects have been arrested after they were found in possession of items belonging to Frischke. However, to date, efforts to trace him have proven unsuccessful.
Authorities have been actively investigating the case, and with the added incentive, they hope that members of the public will come forward with information that may assist them in locating the missing tourist.
As per confirmation from a private investigator hired by the family, a reward of R20 000 has been announced in exchange for any information that can aid in the search for the missing person.
André Hallwas, Frischke’s father, has called on anyone with information to come forward.
‘We currently feel a little helpless because we can’t do anything but wait. We are waiting and also have the impression that the police aren’t doing much anymore.’
‘There’s not much we can do.’
‘After we initially started a big media campaign and it became well known, we can’t do much now but wait,’ he said.
Hallwas added that his greatest wish is that Nick be found safe and sound. He expressed, ‘It is difficult to live without knowing what is going on with him.’
According to police spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi, Frischke’s disappearance is still under investigation.
Anyone with information is requested to call investigating officer Captain Raymond Swart at +27 82 827 3212 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111.
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