The Kraaifontein police initiated an inquiry following the mysterious disappearance of a mother of four, according to the Daily Voice.
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Portia de Lilly (40) vanished last Wednesday, subsequent to departing from her residence on Gunning Street in Scottsville.
Her distressed family expressed concern, stating that it is out of character for de Lilly to vanish in such a manner, heightening their apprehensions about her well-being.
‘We haven’t closed an eye for eight days since Portia disappeared,’ her mother, Engela Gordon, said.
She emphasised the emotional toll on her grandchildren, who have been too distraught to attend school due to their intense worry.
‘Portia did not work and she and the children lived here by us in Gunning Street in Scottsville. Last Wednesday my husband Solly and I went to work and when we came home she was gone.’
‘We have been looking everywhere for her but we can’t find her. She left home without her cell phone.’
‘This is the first time that such a thing has happened, she has never done this before.’
‘The last time we saw her she was wearing grey and black pants, white Nike takkies and a turquoise hoodie.’
‘We are pleading with anyone with information about Portia to contact us at 076 9865 008.’
Police spokesperson Captain F.C Van Wyk confirms that a Missing Person Enquiry was received and circulated.
Preliminary investigations have been conducted, including interviews with the family, and the investigation and search are ongoing.
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