GRAAFF-REINET NEWS - The Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit in Graaff Reinet is seeking the community's assistance in tracing two rape suspects.
It is alleged that the two suspects were involved in the rape of a 12-year-old child in Umasizakhe in December 2020 when they apparently forced the victim into bushes near Tjoksville in Umasizakhe Graaff Reinet before raping her.
The first of the two suspects had a scar under his right eye and was wearing a light brown jacket at the time of the rape.
The second suspect was shortish, chubby built, wearing a dark T-shirt and black beanie.
One of the suspects had a boombox.
Police are appealing to anyone who may recognise the suspects from the facial identification or may have any information that can lead to the successful arrest of the suspects behind this heinous crime, to contact the Investigating Officers Sergeant Valomia Abrahams on 049 807 6207 or 066 239 6153.
The second suspect was shortish, chubby built, wearing a dark T-shirt and black beanie.
Information can also be shared on the SAPS Crime Stop number on 08600 10 111 crime line. All information will be treated with strict confidentiality.
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