Pinelands Police in the Western Cape are asking for the public’s help in the search for a German tourist who went missing last Tuesday in Cape Town.
Provincial police spokesman Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said 22-year-old Nick Frischke, a German tourist who arrived in South Africa on Monday, February 6 was last seen at a local shop at the V&A Waterfront.
He said reports indicated the tourists were staying at a local AirBnB in Pinelands.
Disappear without a trace
“On Tuesday, February 14 at around 10:00 a.m., he left the premises on foot and never returned,” said Swartbooi.
They said at the time of her disappearance, Frischke was last seen wearing blue and white denim shorts sneakers and a beige T-shirt; he was carrying a backpack.
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Swartbooi said it is important to note that the missing tourists do not speak English well.
He appealed to anyone with information that would bring Frischke back safely to contact investigating officer Detective Sergeant Daluxolo Mhlauli on 076 609 0764.
Alternatively, the public can use the SA Police Service (Saps) Crime Stop number 08600 10111.
Impassioned requests on Facebook
Facebook user Tom Frischke posted an impassioned plea for information about the missing tourist spot.
“Who can tell us where he is, who is the last one? Dear hospital, make sure he is with you! Please share and give information to the police!” Tom sent it.
According to Tom, all of Frischke’s stuff is still on AirBnB.
“Thursday he signed up for a surfing course and never showed up. We didn’t know what to do and thought he was in a helpless situation. The mountain ranger and the local police, as well as the Germans, were informed,” he said.
The Kruger National Park incident
In October last year, a German tourist was shot and killed on his way to the Kruger National Park when the vehicle he was traveling in was attacked on Numbi Road near White River in Mpumalanga.
The tourists were stopped by three armed men in a VW Caddy who ordered them to open the doors of their Hyundai H1.
They shot the driver through the window while reportedly locking all the doors, hitting him in the upper body.
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