Cape Town – The Eastern Cape police have appealed to the New Brighton community for help in finding the next of kin of a person who was found burned in the boot of a car.
The police discovered the body on Tuesday, said police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu.
“Police were alerted to a murder in Stofile Street just after 2pm. On arrival, police found a burnt-out vehicle with a body in the boot of the vehicle.
“The race, age or sex cannot be determined due to the state of the body,” said Naidu in a statement.
Naidu said the vehicle was a Toyota Etios without any registration plates.
Police are appealing to anyone who may know of a missing person, someone who hasn’t returned home, or anyone who can assist in the investigation to contact SAPS New Brighton Detective Leuitenant Colonel, Ashton Miggels on 071 606 3360 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station.
“All information is confidential and callers may remain anonymous,” said Naidu.
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