Family members and authorities in the Western Cape, South Africa, are appealing to the public for assistance in locating Richard Reid, a 41-year-old man who has been reported missing after last being seen in Fish Hoek.
According to information shared by those close to him, Richard was last seen at approximately 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2026, when he reportedly got into an e-hailing vehicle. Since that time, he has not been heard from, and his family has been unable to establish any contact with him, prompting growing concern for his welfare.
Richard is described as being approximately 178 centimeters (5 feet 10 inches) tall, with short brown hair and blue eyes. His unexplained disappearance has caused significant distress among his loved ones, who are asking the public to remain vigilant and report any information that could assist in locating him safely.
A missing person case is in the process of being registered with the Fish Hoek South African Police Service (SAPS), and authorities are expected to continue investigating the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
Family members are urging anyone who may have seen Richard on the night of July 19 or who may have information regarding his whereabouts to come forward immediately. Even the smallest detail—whether it is a sighting, dashcam footage, CCTV recordings, or information about the e-hailing journey—could prove valuable to investigators and help bring Richard home safely.
The public is encouraged not to speculate about the circumstances of Richard’s disappearance and instead share only verified information with law enforcement.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Fish Hoek SAPS as soon as possible.
Richard’s family continues to hold onto hope for his safe return and is deeply grateful for the support, prayers, and assistance they have received from the community during this difficult time. They ask everyone to share Richard’s information widely in hopes that increased awareness will help lead to his safe location.