GQEBERHA - ARREST WARRANT ISSUED FOR RAPE ACCUSED WHO FAILED TO APPEAR IN COURT

A warrant of arrest has been issued for an alleged rape accused who has failed to honour his last court appearance and has since been missing from his home in Walmer location.

It is alleged that in May 2019, Simnikiwe Jimi (27) was released on R500 bail for the alleged rape of a 34 year old woman in Walmer.  On 15 September 2020, he failed to attend court in Gqeberha.

It is further alleged that in April 2019, the accused, the complainant and friends were drinking at a house in Walmer Links. At about 23:00, all left on foot to return home. At some point, the accused sent the others home and offered to walk with the victim. While walking, the victim was tripped by the accused and when she fell, he allegedly raped her.

The accused was arrested in April 2019 and in May 2019 he was granted bail.

According to information received, the accused may be in the Quigney area in East London.

Police are appealing to the community to assist them in tracing Jimi. Anyone who may know of his whereabouts  is asked to contact the Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit in Gqeberha, D/Const Xolisa Khedame on 073 307 9752or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station.

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