The Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offenses Unit in Welkom seek public assistance in tracking down a suspect who is wanted for alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl. The crime was committed between 2021 and 2023, reportedly while the mother was not at home and the suspect was with the victim.
The victim was reportedly threatened not to tell the mother or anyone. During April 2023 the victim send a WhatsApp message to her mother informing her about the rape ordeal. A case of rape was registered for further investigation. The suspect has been evading arrest since the case was registered.
Preliminary investigation reveals that he has three children in Lesotho. A warrant of arrest has been issued for Lawrence Louis Coetzee (49) residing in Semeeupark, Welkom.
Anyone with information that can assist in tracing the wanted suspect, can contact Detective Sergeant Mabote Lebone of Welkom FCS Unit on cellphone number: 082 885 2428 or Crime Stop number 08600 10111. Callers may opt to remain anonymous.
Content retrieved from SAPS.
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