Man reported missing found in Phoenix Mortuary after pedestrian-vehicle crash

Patrick Kommireddi, 73, was last seen by his family on November 7, 2022, when he left his home and made his way to the Moorton Shopping Centre. He was last seen wearing green pyjamas and grey shorts. Picture: Supplied

Patrick Kommireddi, 73, was last seen by his family on November 7, 2022, when he left his home and made his way to the Moorton Shopping Centre. He was last seen wearing green pyjamas and grey shorts. Picture: Supplied

Published Dec 4, 2022

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Durban — A man who was reported missing was positively identified by his family at the Phoenix Mortuary recently.

Police spokesperson Constable Thenjiswa Ngcobo had reported that Patrick Kommireddi, 73, was one of the missing persons Chatsworth police were looking for.

Kommireddi was last seen by his family on November 7, when he left his home and made his way to the Moorton Shopping Centre. He was last seen wearing green pyjamas and grey shorts. Kommireddi is small in build and dark in complexion.

On Saturday, Ngcobo said: “Patrick Kommireddi was positively identified by his family on November 30, 2022, at Phoenix Mortuary. It is alleged that he was knocked down by a vehicle on Monday at Merewent. A case of culpable homicide was opened at Wentworth SAPS for investigation.”

Meanwhile, Chatsworth police are still looking for Nadeem Yaseen Vhora, 29, who was last seen by his family on November 7, when he left his home in Westcliff. He was wearing denim jeans and a t-shirt. He is medium in build and fair in complexion.

They are also still searching for the following two men:

Nkosinathi Mbete, 22, who was last seen by his family on November 4, when he left his home in Welbedacht East in search of employment. He was wearing a track top and navy jeans. Mbete is slender in build and dark in complexion.

Xolile Majola, 59, who was last seen by his family on November 11, 2022, when he left his home in Queensburgh to R K Khan Hospital. He was last seen wearing a blue overall and white takkies. Majola is small in build and dark in complexion.

“Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Duma at SAPS Chatsworth on 084 027 5694 alternatively call Crime Stop on 08600 10111,” Ngcobo said.

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