Western Cape police are following up on fresh leads in the Joshlin Smith case, but investigators say there is still no tangible evidence linked to the missing child. The six-year-old disappeared in Saldanha Bay two years ago and the case remains one of South Africa’s most closely watched missing person investigations.

Police Return to Saldanha Bay

Detectives have returned to Saldanha Bay after receiving new claims from a community member about Joshlin’s whereabouts. Police spokesperson Colonel André Traut said the South African Police Service is treating the information seriously, even though nothing concrete has been found so far.

Traut said police continue to assess every lead for credibility and evidential value. He added that investigators have already worked through numerous public claims about Joshlin’s location and the circumstances around her disappearance, but none has led to a breakthrough.

No Breakthrough Yet

Police say the investigation is still open and active. That remains the case despite the sentencing of Joshlin’s mother Kelly Smith, along with Jacquin Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn, over her disappearance. The three are serving life sentences, but detectives are still chasing new information that could help find the little girl.

Traut said the investigation stretches beyond local ground work. According to police, detectives are continuing efforts both in South Africa and abroad as they try to verify information and establish whether any lead can finally move the case forward.

SAPS Asks Public to Keep Coming Forward

Police have urged members of the public not to stay silent if they know anything that could assist the investigation. SAPS said all new information will be thoroughly investigated, even when earlier tips have failed to produce results.