,OVM2602 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2025 – DUE 30 September 2025 ; 100%
correct solutions and explanations.
OVM2602 – Investigative Principles
Assignment 2 – Semester 2, 2025
Due date: 30 September 2025
Unique number: [Insert]
QUESTION 1 (14 marks)
Case study summary
Victor Maponya Moodley, a well-known businessman, left his
Sandton home at 06:00 to jog. By 07:00, his wife, Candice,
became concerned when he had not returned, and his
cellphone was switched off. He has now been missing for five
hours.
1.1 Important facts needed in the circulation process regarding
Victor’s disappearance
1. Personal details – Full names, age, sex, race, height, build,
weight, hair and eye colour, and any distinguishing
marks/tattoos.
2. Clothing at time of disappearance – Jogging clothes and
running shoes.
3. Time and place last seen – 06:00, Sandton, Gauteng.
, 4. Circumstances of disappearance – Jogging routine, normal
routes, and whether he deviated.
5. Means of communication – Cellphone is off (network
location should be traced).
6. Reporting person’s details – Wife, Candice, as
complainant.
7. Elapsed time – Already missing for five hours.
8. Risk factors – High-profile businessman; potential
abduction risk.
9. Circulation measures – Entry on SAPS systems, alerts to
hospitals, patrols, mortuaries, and surrounding stations.
🔹 Explanation: These details allow proper registration,
circulation, and recognition of Victor’s disappearance across the
SAPS communication network.
[14 marks]
QUESTION 2 (16 marks)
Case study summary
At Fine and Fitness Gym, Groen Kloof, several lockers in the
men’s locker room were found open and belongings scattered.
The manager, Steven de Villiers, reported the matter.
2.1 Actions to take at the crime scene
Semester 2 2025 – DUE 30 September 2025 ; 100%
correct solutions and explanations.
OVM2602 – Investigative Principles
Assignment 2 – Semester 2, 2025
Due date: 30 September 2025
Unique number: [Insert]
QUESTION 1 (14 marks)
Case study summary
Victor Maponya Moodley, a well-known businessman, left his
Sandton home at 06:00 to jog. By 07:00, his wife, Candice,
became concerned when he had not returned, and his
cellphone was switched off. He has now been missing for five
hours.
1.1 Important facts needed in the circulation process regarding
Victor’s disappearance
1. Personal details – Full names, age, sex, race, height, build,
weight, hair and eye colour, and any distinguishing
marks/tattoos.
2. Clothing at time of disappearance – Jogging clothes and
running shoes.
3. Time and place last seen – 06:00, Sandton, Gauteng.
, 4. Circumstances of disappearance – Jogging routine, normal
routes, and whether he deviated.
5. Means of communication – Cellphone is off (network
location should be traced).
6. Reporting person’s details – Wife, Candice, as
complainant.
7. Elapsed time – Already missing for five hours.
8. Risk factors – High-profile businessman; potential
abduction risk.
9. Circulation measures – Entry on SAPS systems, alerts to
hospitals, patrols, mortuaries, and surrounding stations.
🔹 Explanation: These details allow proper registration,
circulation, and recognition of Victor’s disappearance across the
SAPS communication network.
[14 marks]
QUESTION 2 (16 marks)
Case study summary
At Fine and Fitness Gym, Groen Kloof, several lockers in the
men’s locker room were found open and belongings scattered.
The manager, Steven de Villiers, reported the matter.
2.1 Actions to take at the crime scene