The parents of two–year-old Milano Jayden Tlali say they fear he could have been trafficked. Jayden has been missing for almost a week.
He was last seen near his home in Springfield, Johannesburg, on Tuesday. He was wearing a navy blue jacket and a green Springboks pants.
Police Search and Rescue Team Divers were dispatched to search the Wemer Pan Dam for two days. The search was called off after there was no sign of Jayden in the water.
His father Tebogo Tlali says they cannot rule out human trafficking possibilities.
“There are other units that are focusing on the human trafficking angle, and they are following up on any possible leads that come through. They have assured us that they will keep us updated. But the one thing is, we can’t just sit back, do nothing, and wait for a phone call.”
Tlali is calling for anyone with information that could lead to the safe return of their child to assist.
“If anyone knows anything, has seen anything, or has any information that could help bring this little boy home, we are begging you, please come forward.”