According to a statement released by provincial SAPS spokesperson Olebogeng Tawana, the search follows a complaint that was laid by the 48 year old victim who was allegedly attacked in her home on Friday September 16, 2021.

He says that the SAPS Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual offence unit in Kimberley is requesting the assistance of the community to find the suspect - who has been identified as tall, of light complexion, a fluent Afrikaans speaker, in his early 30’s.

Tawana says that the victim found the perpetrator wearing a face musk, standing next to the gate of her residence. He said that the unknown man allegedly grabbed the victim at gunpoint and dragged her to an open field.

He adds that the victim broke free and sought help.

Tawana said that the victim sustained a stab wound to her back, lower and upper body.

Anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect has been requested to contact Detective Constable Mario Setholow at 073 8943 934/0823020473 or contact the nearest police station.

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