3 suspects linked to kidnapping of teen girl arrested in Parow
She was reported missing in Samora Machel on Wednesday (13 November).
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CAPE TOWN - Three suspects linked to the kidnapping of a 14-year-old girl have been apprehended in Parow.
Police said the teenager was reunited with her family.
She was reported missing in Samora Machel on Wednesday (13 November).
Police spokesperson, Malcolm Pojie, said that extensive investigations involving various police units led to the arrest of the two alleged kidnappers on Sunday.
"On Sunday, 17 November 2024, the multi-disciplinary team acted on intelligence and conducted a tracing and takedown operation which led them to a residence situated in Visagie Street, Parow where they apprehended two 30-year-old suspects in connection with the abduction of a 14-year-old girl."
Pojie said that an ongoing investigation led to a third arrest on Monday.
"The three Burundi nationals are scheduled to make their first court appearance in Wynberg Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 20 November 2024 on charges of abduction."
Western Cape police management has lauded the integrated team for safely returning the girl to her family.