Riana Pretorius

2023 - 3 - 16

Still no sign of kidnapped Gqeberha biokineticist, one suspect caught (News24)

The young biokineticist who was kidnapped outside of the Newton Medical Centre in Newton Park this morning, March 16, is still missing.

The vehicle was later found in Deal Party by the police, where they caught one suspect, but there was no sign of Pretorius. She also said one suspect was found inside the vehicle with a firearm. Eastern Cape Hawks spokesperson, Captain Yolisa Mgolodela confirmed that the white Toyota Corolla which was used in the commission of the crime was recovered.

Biokineticist kidnapped in Gqeberha (Independent Online)

Reports reveal that Riana Pretorius from Nelson Mandela Bay was snatched in one of the area's busiest streets. According to Herald Live, Pretorius was kidnapped ...

There have been reports that the vehicle used to transport Pretorius in has been found, however, there has been no confirmation by authorities at this stage. While there is not much information on the incident at this point, the publication did reveal that the biokineticist was snatched in Pickering Street. There is no indication of the number of suspects involved at this point.

Biokineticist 'kidnapped' outside Gqeberha medical centre (TimesLIVE)

Police and private security operatives are on high alert after a Nelson Mandela Bay biokineticist was allegedly kidnapped outside a medical practice in ...

[Sunday Times](https://www.timeslive.co.za/buy/?utm_source=editorial-tl&utm_medium=stories&utm_campaign=acc). [HeraldLIVE](https://www.heraldlive.co.za/news/2023-03-16-just-in-biokineticist-kidnapped-outside-newton-park-medical-centre/)

Biokineticist kidnapped in Gqeberha - Hawks now involved (Algoa FM)

Police in Gqeberha are searching for a biokineticist who was kidnapped outside of her workplace in Pickering Street on Thursday morning.

Mgolodela says one suspect has been arrested and a firearm confiscated. Eastern Cape Hawks spokesperson Yolisa Mgolodela told Algoa FM News that a suspect had been arrested and that Riana Pretorius had been found, however, when she was pressed for more information she later stated that her sources were unreliable and apologised for her error. Algoa FM News has been reliably informed that the Hawks have now taken over this investigation.

Riana Pretorius: Search for Kidnapped Gqeberha Woman ... (Briefly)

A young bi-kineticist was kidnapped when she arrived at work in Newton Park. The Hawks have since taken over the investigation and the search is continuing.

[Eastern Cape](https://briefly.co.za/tags/eastern-cape/) Hawks spokesperson Yolisa Mgolodela told [Algoa FM](https://www.algoafm.co.za/local/biokineticist-kidnapped-in-gqeberha-hawks-now-involved) News that a suspect had been arrested and that Riana Pretorius had been found. The men allegedly chatted with the victim on an LGBTQIA+ dating app and lured him to a secluded area. [Hawks](https://briefly.co.za/tags/hawks/) have taken over the investigation. Police Spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the victim was robbed of his personal items, including his bank cards and Mercedes C180. Lord please protect this young woman and bring her home safely.” [Gauteng](https://briefly.co.za/tags/gauteng/) after hijacking, [kidnapping and robbing a 26-year-old](https://briefly.co.za/south-africa/153370-4-arrested-allegedly-kidnapping-hijacking-victim-dating-apps-lgbtqia-community/) man.

Young biokineticist still missing after Gqeberha kidnapping (SAPeople News)

Biokineticist Riana Pretorius, who was kidnapped in Pickering street in Newton Park in Gqeberha on Thursday morning is still missing.

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