A Mthatha mother's quick response when her five-year-old daughter disappeared led to the alleged kidnapper being caught less than 24 hours after abducting the child.
At about 10am on Monday, Zimbini Gcolotela received a frantic call from her mother telling her that her daughter was missing.
Knowing the power of social media, she also started posting photos of her missing daughter and friends and family also shared the young girl's photos in order to reach as wide an audience as possible.Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu said the suspect was found sitting in a taxi with the child.
The angry mob quickly grew in numbers, and were demanding the suspect's release so they could administer community justice. Naidu said the suspect is currently under police guard in hospital and, upon medical discharge, will be detained by police on a charge of kidnapping.Gcolotela thanked the community of Mthatha for helping her find her daughter.
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