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23-year-old Bilal from Cottbus has been missing for days – clues urgently sought!
A 23-year-old man from Cottbus, Bilal A., has been missing since October 22nd. Police are appealing for information about his whereabouts.
23-year-old Bilal from Cottbus has been missing for days – clues urgently sought!
The police in Cottbus are concerned about a worrying case: 23-year-old Bilal A. has been missing since October 22nd. He left his parents' house that day, but his whereabouts have remained unknown since then. He is mentally impaired and avoids contact with other people, which is why finding him is particularly challenging. He cannot even use public transport independently, which further complicates the situation. It remains unclear whether he left his place of residence on foot or whether there was another reason for his disappearance.
Bilal A. is described by friends and family members as less communicative. He measures around 1.70 meters, weighs around 100 kilos, has long black hair and has a black beard. He was last seen wearing gray jogging pants, a gray PUMA cardigan and white NIKE sneakers. A striking feature is his red and black NIKE backpack. The police have already undertaken various search measures, but so far they have been unsuccessful. The urgent appeal to the public is therefore unmistakable: Anyone who has seen Bilal A. or can provide information about his whereabouts is asked to immediately contact the Cottbus/Spree-Neiße police station on 0355 4937 1227 or contact another police station. Alternatively, online notification forms are also available to submit information.
Background information on missing people
The Bilal A. case is not an isolated case. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), there are numerous cases of missing persons in Germany, and new ones are added regularly. On January 1, 2025, around 9,420 people were registered as missing. The police record 200 to 300 new searches every day, with around 50 percent of the cases being cleared within the first week. Adults have the right to choose their whereabouts without notification as long as there is no danger. In the case of minors, on the other hand, danger is often immediately assumed, which is why they are considered missing if their whereabouts are unknown. These regulations make it clear how critical the situation is with missing people and how important the public's cooperation is.
Particularly in the case of mentally impaired people, as in the case of Bilal A., the risk of finding themselves in unsafe situations or needing other help is higher. It is therefore extremely important that every tip is taken seriously. The police have extensive resources available to deal with missing persons cases and also coordinate internationally when necessary.
The call for help is clear: the more people take part in the search, the higher the chance that Bilal A. can be brought back quickly and unharmed. So take a closer look and let us work together to ensure that he returns to his family circle soon. For more information, please visit the website day24 and Brandenburg Police to receive current information and advice. The BKA provides information about the situation of missing people at his website.