The family of Timothy Lesch, 62, is appealing for help finding him after he was last seen on 7 December 2025 in Roodepoort, Gauteng. His brother, Leslie Lesch, says the disappearance was reported to Honeydew Police Station.

The family is particularly concerned because Timothy has a reported psychiatric condition and had stopped taking his prescribed medication before he went missing. His brother says his behaviour and communication had changed in the months leading up to his disappearance.

Where was Timothy Lesch last seen?

The family lists his last known location as Weltevreden Park, Florida, Roodepoort. He was wearing a T-shirt, shorts, and sandals. The colours of his clothing and the exact time he was last seen were not provided.

Leslie submitted the information to Missing Person South Africa’s portal, asking for assistance in locating his brother. The appeal does not include a confirmed sighting after 7 December 2025 or information about where Timothy may have gone.

Anyone who remembers seeing a man matching his description is asked to contact the family. A location, date and approximate time could help them follow up on a possible sighting.

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Timothy’s description and distinctive marks

Timothy is approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall, about 180 centimetres, and weighs around 70 kilograms. He has brown eyes and brown hair that is turning grey, with a receding hairline and balding at the crown.

His brother says he has three large moles on one cheek, usually covered by his beard. He also has a long scar on one leg. The submission does not specify which cheek or leg.

The family describes him as walking with hunched shoulders, often looking down at his feet. This posture, together with his facial features and scar, may help someone recognise him.

His last-known clothing was a T-shirt, shorts and sandals, although anyone who recognises his physical features should report a possible sighting even if his clothing has changed.

Why his family is concerned about his health

According to Leslie, Timothy has a psychiatric condition and was certified through the psychiatric department of a hospital named in the submission as Solomon Stix Hospital.

His brother says he had refused to take his prescribed medication for approximately three months before disappearing. During that period, Leslie noticed behaviour he described as irrational and conversations that became difficult to understand.

The medical information comes from the family, and no specific diagnosis was supplied. Their account adds to their concern about his wellbeing and their need to establish his whereabouts.

Anyone who recalls an encounter with him is asked to share what they saw or heard, including whether he mentioned a destination or needed assistance.

Honeydew police case and family contact details

The family provided the police case reference SAP5510/12/2025, linked to Honeydew Police Station.

If you have seen Timothy Lesch or have information that could help locate him, please contact:

• Leslie Lesch, his brother: 082 954 8445
• Missing Person South Africa: 068 176 9574

Information can also be taken to Honeydew Police Station, quoting the supplied case reference.

Please share this appeal with people in the last-known area and surrounding communities. Keep the date and contact numbers attached so that anyone with information can reach the family.

Read related missing-person appeals on the Missing Person South Africa website and follow further updates on this case.

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