Little Lulonke Saleni went missing from the Mangawungu informal settlement, Philippi East, on Thursday, October 24. Police are asking for assistance from the public in finding him, and are welcoming any new information on his whereabouts.

The four-year-old was last seen wearing a pair of blue denim shorts, a grey long-sleeved top, and flip flops that were red, black, blue and white. He also has a distinctive mark on his forehead, and burn mark on his chest.  He was playing with a friend of his before disappearing.

Source: Pink Ladies

The South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit is spearheading the search for Lulonke, and anyone who has any information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Investigating Officer Detective Sergeant Piti on 021 376 9850 or 073 734 9456.

Alternatively, the Pink Ladies organisation can be contacted on 072 214 7439, or Crime Stop on 086 00 10111.

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