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The Citizen
a day ago
- The Citizen
Still no sign of Celeste or Shadow as search enters fifth day
Still no sign of Celeste or Shadow as search enters fifth day The search for Celeste van Aswegen and her dog Shadow has now entered its fifth day, with no confirmed sightings or leads since the Pretoria woman disappeared on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Celeste was last seen around 5pm near Menlyn Shopping Centre on Atterbury Road, driving a 2014 sea grey Volkswagen Amarok double-cab bakkie with registration number DD86HXGP. She was believed to be heading to Lanseria after visiting her ex-husband, who remains the last known person to see her. Concern continues to grow among family and friends, who say Celeste may have been in a fragile mental state at the time of her disappearance. Loved ones and community members have been conducting searches and sharing her information widely online in hopes of generating new leads. By Wednesday, the family had brought in well-known private investigator Mike Bolhuis and his team to assist in the case. Despite these efforts, there has been no trace of Celeste, Shadow, or the vehicle she was driving. At the time she went missing, Celeste was wearing light-coloured casual pants and a short-sleeved shirt. Her dog, a black German Shepherd mix, was reportedly with her in the vehicle. A missing person case remains open with Garsfontein SAPS, and police continue to urge anyone with information to come forward. If you have seen Celeste, her vehicle, or her dog, please get in touch with Garsfontein SAPS on 012 472 0144 or reach out via the numbers below: Werner: 082 852 4036 Wim: 083 212 0973 Please share this information to help widen the search. Every sighting or tip could make a difference. Also read: Beloved young Pretoria man dies in gruesome motorcycle accident When reporting a loved one missing, it's crucial to provide clear and detailed information to assist search teams and authorities. Paul Visser from the Pretoria ICE Community Network shared the following checklist of essential details that should be included in a missing person's report: Start by stating the location where the person was last seen and their full name and age. Include a physical description such as height, weight, hair colour, and eye colour. Describe the clothing they were last seen wearing as accurately as possible. It's also important to note the exact time and place they were last seen, as well as whether a missing person case number has been opened. Indicate if their cellphone is on or off, and whether there is any tracking device in their vehicle. If the missing person has a known medical condition, this must be clearly stated. Finally, provide a short summary of the circumstances surrounding their disappearance—for example, their destination, who they were with, or any unusual behaviour prior to going missing. Sharing complete and accurate information from the start can make a vital difference in locating a missing person quickly and safely. Also read: Pretoria woman and her dog still missing Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
3 days ago
- IOL News
Missing Gauteng woman and her dog: Search enters day 4 after vanishing on her way to Lanseria
IOL Celeste van Awegen and her dog Shadow have been missing since this weekend. The search for a missing Gauteng woman and her dog has entered day four. Celeste van Awegen and her dog Shadow were last seen on June 21, 2025. Dawn Gounden from Renegaes Search and Rescue said they were actively searching for the woman who was last seen in Garsfontein. According to Gounden, from information received, van Awegen was last seen when she visited her ex-husband, and then on her way to Lanseria airport. "She was driving a sea grey Amarok. Her dog was also in the vehicle with her." Anyone with information is urged to contact Garsfontein SAPS on 012 472 0144 or Gounden on 074 712 5855. Meanwhile, the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation is still searching for the kidnapped Gqeberha woman, Lindsay Knowlden. According to Atlast Security's Facebook page, the 64-year-old was kidnapped in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The Citizen
3 days ago
- The Citizen
Pretoria woman and her dog still missing
Pretoria woman and her dog still missing Concern is mounting as Celeste van Aswegen, a Pretoria woman, remains missing days after she was last seen in Garsfontein on 21 June 2025. Celeste was reportedly en route to Lanseria after visiting her ex-husband when she disappeared. She was driving a 2014 sea-grey Volkswagen Amarok double-cab bakkie, registration number DD86HXGP. Her beloved black dog, Shadow, was also with her in the vehicle. She was last seen wearing pale casual pants and a short-sleeved shirt. Despite growing community efforts and involvement from Renegades Search and Rescue, there has been no confirmed sighting of her since that day. A missing person case has been opened with the Garsfontein SAPS, and police are urging anyone with information—no matter how small—to come forward. If you have seen Celeste, her vehicle, or her dog, please get in touch with Garsfontein SAPS on 012 472 0144 or reach out via the numbers below: Werner: 082 852 4036 Wim: 083 212 0973 Please share this information to help widen the search. Every sighting or tip could make a difference. Also read: Missing Pretoria teenager found unharmed Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
