Upington: Police baffled by the death of unknown man

A man from Upington in the Northern Cape was found dead but two days later no one questioned police about their loved one and the deceased’s identity remained unknown.

How and when did the man die?

Sergeant Omphile Masegela, Northern Cape’s Upington police spokesperson, said the identity of an Upington man killed in what appeared to be a hit and run incident remains a mystery.

Masegela confirmed that a case of culpable homicide is currently being investigated and all leads were being pursued. No arrests have yet been made by the police.

What the police knows about the man

It was speculated by police that he could be between the ages of 25 and 35 at the time of his death but they could not link the man with any identifying information.

How to help police solve the case of the unknown man

Although the deceased man’s identity continued to baffle police Warrant officer Steven Roos was handling the case. He was not simply just trying to identify the man but is also hunting down the perpetrator. The warrant officer could be contacted on 082 495 4615 and appreciated all the tips and assistance he received from the general public.

Pedestrian safety vital to prevent future deaths

Arrive Alive believed pedestrians should be just as cautious on the roads and drivers as some of the leading causes of their deaths included being intoxicated, reckless behaviour on the pavements, taking chances when crossing the road, ignoring traffic lights and being poorly visible to drivers

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