Own Correspondent|A national alert has been raised on the disappearance of a Chinese couple on Valentine’s Day after visiting a friend in Eastlea, Harare.

Lei Ding (35) and his wife Chi Lifen (30), went missing after visiting a friend, but their vehicle was later found dumped along Arcturus Road, with keys in the ignition.

Their whereabouts since then remain unknown.

A national alert has since been raised and is being run on national television and radios offering ZWL$1 million to any one who may provide information leading to their discovery, dead or alive.

Police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the disappearance of the two Chinese nationals,

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is investigating a case involving the missing of two Chinese nationals who were last seen on February 14, 2020 in Eastlea after visiting a friend,” Nyathi said.

“We are appealing to (anyone) who may have information on their disappearance or possible location to contact their nearest police station or the national complaints desk.”