‘Lady in grape’ tattoo clue to dead man’s ID

THE Police mortuary in Windhoek is appealing to the public to help identify the body of a man who died on February 2.

He was hit by a vehicle near the Katutura Pick ‘n Pay supermarket. The mortuary has been unable to identify him by way of fingerprints.He is described as dark skinned and is estimated to have been around 40 years of age.The deceased is further described as 1,7 metres tall and of average build.He has a tattoo of a woman with long hair, framed inside a grapevine, inked on his right shoulder.The words “lady in grape” are written under the tattoo.Anyone with information on his identity is requested to contact Warrant Officer Jooste Mbandeka of the Police mortuary, tel.(061) 209 4499.The mortuary has been unable to identify him by way of fingerprints.He is described as dark skinned and is estimated to have been around 40 years of age.The deceased is further described as 1,7 metres tall and of average build.He has a tattoo of a woman with long hair, framed inside a grapevine, inked on his right shoulder.The words “lady in grape” are written under the tattoo.Anyone with information on his identity is requested to contact Warrant Officer Jooste Mbandeka of the Police mortuary, tel.(061) 209 4499.

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