Port Elizabeth police have launched a search for a police Sergeant who has mysteriously disappeared.
Police spokesperson, Colonel Priscilla Naidu, said Sunday that according to information on hand, Sgt Michael Van der Watt (35) , a policeman at the Motherwell Cluster Tactical Response Team and a cyclist was last seen by a colleague who dropped him off at home on Sunday morning 30/04 after night shift.”
She said neighbours claim to have seen someone leaving the house on Monday morning in cycling attire and his bicycle is missing.
Naidu said Sergeant Van Der Watt’s cell phone and other personal items were left at home.
“Police K9 unit and the Air Wing are conducting searches along the cycling route of Draaifontein, Seaview, Schoonmakerskop and Greenbushes,” she said.
“Anyone with any information about the whereabouts of Van der Watt or can assist in tracing him is asked to contact SAPS Kabega Park on 041 397 6801/02.
