Police find unidentified elderly woman’s body

POLICE in Bulawayo have found a decomposing body of a woman suspected to be aged between 70 and 80 years in a bushy area in Trenance suburb.

The woman, whose identity has not been established, was found on Monday and her body was taken to the United Bulawayo Hospitals mortuary.

Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Precious Simango yesterday said those with a missing female relative of about the same age should contact the police or go to the UBH mortuary.

“On Monday the police found a decomposing of a granny who could be aged between 70 and 80 years in a bushy area 25 metres from the gravel road in Trenance suburb. She is approximately 1,6 metres tall and her body had reached an advanced stage of decomposition,” said Insp Simango.

She said the woman was wearing a light green T-shirt, a light green skirt and was barefooted.

Insp Simango said since the discovery of the body, no one has come forward to make a missing person report of a person of about the same age.

“Those who may be missing a relative with the above description may visit the UBH mortuary or get in contact with Zimbabwe Republic Police Sauerstown Police Station on 09 200960. They can also contact their nearest police station and will be assisted,” she said.

Insp Simango urged members of the public to always carry their identity particulars so that in case of a mishap police can easily locate their relatives. — @nqotshili