Appeal for help in finding missing Helenvale teen

A mentally challenged Helenvale teenager has been missing since Friday and police have appealed for assistance in tracing his whereabouts.

Sixteen-year-old Shelton Afrikaner left his Elk Street home at about 2pm wearing blue shorts, a blue T-shirt, a black K-Way top, a blue hooded top, and white and blue Tommy takkies.

According to his family, his mental functioning was that of a 10-year-old, police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu said. 

Contact Detective Ayanda Songxaba on 071-352-4733 if you have seen Shelton or may know where he is. 

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