Have you seen him? Man goes missing for five days; family and police appeal for assistance

A 65-year-old man, from Bulawayo has gone missing and the family have been searching for him for the past five days.

The man Mr Vimbai Mudarikwa suffers from dementia and that causes memory loss, was last seen on the July 4, near Fife Street and 5th Avenue in Bulawayo.

According to the circulating ‘Missing Person’ notice on social platforms, Mr Mudarikwa might have become disoriented.

“Vimbai Mudarikwa 68kgs; 1.7 meters tall; 65 years old with dementia was last seen on 4 July 2024 on Fife Street and 5th Avenue, Bulawayo. He was wearing a brown jacket and khaki trousers. He is diabetic and might be disoriented. Please accompany and report to the nearest police station,” reads the notice.

Deputy Bulawayo Provincial Police Spokesperson Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele appealed to the public for assistance in providing information regarding the whereabouts of Mr Mudarikwa.

“Mr Mudarikwa has not yet been found since he went missing. Anyone who comes across a person matching his description, please kindly report to the nearest police station to assist the family in locating him. All efforts will be greatly appreciated,” said Assistant Inspector Msebele.

For any other information that can also lead to the help of finding Mr Mudarikwa can be communicated on 0778484236 or 0719483833.