Police in Limpopo have intensified efforts to locate a missing two-year-old girl, Omphile Sethole, who was allegedly kidnapped from her home in Ga-Mabuela village in the early hours of Saturday, 2 May 2026. The incident has left the local community shaken, as authorities race against time to find the toddler and apprehend the suspect responsible.
According to initial reports, the child was under the care of her 52-year-old grandmother at the time of the incident. The grandmother reportedly woke up at around 02:00 during the night to use the bathroom and took Omphile with her. After returning to bed together, everything appeared normal until the early morning hours.
However, when the grandmother woke again at approximately 06:00, she discovered that Omphile was no longer in the room. Adding to the alarm, a window in the house was found open, raising suspicions that an intruder may have entered the home and taken the child while the family was asleep.
The family immediately began searching for the toddler, calling on neighbours to assist in combing the surrounding area. Despite their urgent efforts, no trace of Omphile was found, leading them to contact the police without delay.
Authorities have since opened cases of housebreaking and kidnapping, and a full-scale investigation is now underway. Police officers, along with search teams, are actively following leads and conducting searches in and around the area in hopes of locating the child as quickly as possible.
At the time of her disappearance, Omphile was wearing a pink jersey and black tights. Police have urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings or information that could assist in the
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