The search for Joslin Smith continues

Police confirmed on Tuesday that no arrests have been made yet in the missing case of Joslin Smith (6).

Police spokesperson Lt.Col. Malcolm Pojie said the search for six-year-old Joslin continues.

Pojie said on Sunday that results of the forensic lab of the clothing pieces, allegedly stained with blood, are not yet done. 

It is believed a team of more than 700 people including officers and community members are still in the area and searching.

HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR JOSLIN

Drone operators and search and rescue dogs to the area have been dispatched.

“Clothing pieces, allegedly stained with blood, were discovered in an open field during random searches conducted on an open field late last night. (Saturday)” – Lt.Col. Malcolm Pojie said

THE CLOTHING, ALLEGEDLY STAINED WITH BLOOD WAS DISCOVERED IN OPEN FIELD 

He said the investigation team descended on the scene where the pieces of clothing were seized as part of the ongoing investigation. 

“The clothing have been sent to our forensic laboratory for analysis.” 

THE CLOTHING HAVE BEEN SENT TO THE FORENSIC LABORATORY 

Meanwhile, police Minister Bheki Cele visited Saldanha Bay on Saturday to make it clear that the search for missing Joslin has NOT been called off.

Police Ministry spokesperson Lirandzu Themba said police remain committed to finding the six-year-old and reuniting her with her family.

During the community meeting, Cele called for cool heads to prevail amid the finger-pointing and peddling of false information about the South African Police Service (SAPS) investigation into her disappearance.

MISSING JOSLIN SMITH (6): POLICE SEARCH NOT CALLED OFF

“You are a community that has united though this trying time, dont allow those who are trying to get political mileage out of the disappearance of a little girl to divide you.

“Unite and work with the police to bring her back home. From the police side, I want to assure you that no resource will be spared to find her, the police have not withdrawn from this search and they are under a directive to work closer with anyone who comes up with any valuable information that can assist,”- Cele said.

He met with both of Joslin’s parents. They were assured of the ongoing policing efforts to fast-track Joslins’ safe return.

So, what do we know about the case so far? 

HERE IS EVERYTHING WE KNOW ABOUT THE CASE SO FAR: 

• Despite extensive daily searches, there’s still no sign of the missing little girl. 
• The City of Cape Town dispatched policing resources today. This includes investigators, K9 unit search dogs, Marine Unit members and watercraft, and experienced search and rescue volunteers. Drones will support these teams’ search efforts.
• The Western Cape’s social development department in Saldanha Bay has intervened to keep Joslin’s siblings safe. 
• Police spokesperson Malcolm Pojie said the search for the six-year-old Joslin had been scaled down as no trace could be found despite all avenues and resources being exhausted.
• A reward of R20 000 has been increased to R250 000. This is offered for any information aiding the police in locating Joslin.
• Joslin’s mother, Kelly, was asked about allegations of drug abuse inside the family home. Kelly admitted that she and her boyfriend smoked tik, but said she had been “clean for a week since the disappearance of Joslin”.