Layaqat Allie Parker, a 65-year-old
businessman, was allegedly kidnapped by five unknown males at his business in
Parow on Monday 9 July at about 09:10.
According to Western Cape police spokesperson,
Captain FC van Wyk, Parker was driving into the basement of his business
premises in Stairway Close, De Greens in Parow, when an unknown double-cab
vehicle followed.
Van Wyk says at the gate, the security guard
was forced at gunpoint into the toilet where they took his cellphone and locked
him up.
“They continued into the basement where they
forced the businessman into their vehicle and drove off in an unknown
direction,” says Van Wyk.
A case of armed robbery and kidnapping has
been opened for investigation.
“The circumstances surrounding the
disappearance are still unknown at this stage as the investigation continues,”
says Van Wyk.
Anyone with information regarding the suspec
or who witnessed the incident is urged to contact the investigating officer,
Detective Constable Chesron de Vries, on 082 493 8472 or Crime Stop on 08600
10111
