Police seek help to identify man in sketch

THE Police have released a sketch of a man who may be able to help them with the investigation of the death of a young Windhoek resident who was found strangled next to the city’s Western Bypass road on August 20.

The man is light-skinned, has blonde hair, has possible acne scars on his face, and is estimated to be between 35 and 40 years old. According to the Police, he may have information that could help with the investigation into the death of 22-year-old Melanie Berhilde Janse, whose naked corpse was found lying near the Van Eck power station almost seven weeks ago.He, or anyone who knows him, should make contact with the detectives investigating Janse’s death and the murder of 21-year-old Juanitha Mabula, whose naked body was also found next to the Western Bypass on September 25.She had been decapitated.By yesterday, no suspects had been arrested in connection with Mabula’s death.Her head had also not been recovered yet.While the Police have not so far stated that there is a link between the two killings, a combined N$20 000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the killer(s) of the two women.Information on the identity of the man in the sketch can be forwarded to Deputy Commissioner Marius Visser at (cell) 081 128 2380, or Chief Inspector Manfred Sass at 081 127 9560, or Detective Warrant Officer Geoffrey Scott at 081 253 0303, or to the nearest Police station.According to the Police, he may have information that could help with the investigation into the death of 22-year-old Melanie Berhilde Janse, whose naked corpse was found lying near the Van Eck power station almost seven weeks ago.He, or anyone who knows him, should make contact with the detectives investigating Janse’s death and the murder of 21-year-old Juanitha Mabula, whose naked body was also found next to the Western Bypass on September 25.She had been decapitated.By yesterday, no suspects had been arrested in connection with Mabula’s death.Her head had also not been recovered yet.While the Police have not so far stated that there is a link between the two killings, a combined N$20 000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the killer(s) of the two women.Information on the identity of the man in the sketch can be forwarded to Deputy Commissioner Marius Visser at (cell) 081 128 2380, or Chief Inspector Manfred Sass at 081 127 9560, or Detective Warrant Officer Geoffrey Scott at 081 253 0303, or to the nearest Police station.