An unknown man who got his hands on a coffin caused a social media stir when a photograph of him pulling it along Commercial Road in Gqeberha went viral on Monday.
Algoa FM News reached out to police to verify the unusual sight, when officers were tasked to scout cemeteries in the area.
Spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge says as the photo went viral a case was opened at the Algoa Park police station.
He says the man realised he was getting unwanted attention and abandoned the coffin and his trolley before fleeing the scene.
Captain Beetge says the coffin was confiscated by SAPS at about 1 pm.
He says the coffin has for now been booked in as a "found property".
Beetge says although it is still a mystery as to where the coffin came from, the investigation continues.
When asked if there could have been a body inside, police declined to comment and said it would form part of their investigation.
No arrests have been made.
