Durban Central Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences Unit detectives are seeking assistance in finding the mother or relatives of the abandoned child.
It is alleged by the complainant that on 1 May 2022 at 14:00, she was on Stanger Street in Durban when a known woman approached and asked her to look after her ten-moth old boy as she was going to meet her boyfriend. The woman promised to come back but has been missing since.
The matter was reported to Durban Central police and the docket was transferred to Durban Central Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit for further investigation. The child was taken to a place of safety.
We appeal to anyone who may have information regarding the mother or relatives to contact an investigating officer Detective Constable Dlani on 079 812 0486 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.