23-year-old found in Cottbus after being reported missing for days!

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A 23-year-old man from Cottbus was missing, but was found safe and sound in an apartment after an extensive search.

Ein 23-jähriger Mann aus Cottbus wurde vermisst, fand sich jedoch nach umfassender Suche wohlbehalten in einer Wohnung.
A 23-year-old man from Cottbus was missing, but was found safe and sound in an apartment after an extensive search.

23-year-old found in Cottbus after being reported missing for days!

Fortunately, a worrying case in Cottbus has turned into a positive outcome. A 23-year-old man from the Sachsendorf district has been missing since October 22nd. The young man, who is considered mentally impaired and avoids social contacts, left his parents' home on October 22nd, 2025 and was no longer found until Sunday, October 26th. This caused the police to take alarming action and initiate extensive searches in the surrounding areas. However, these remained unsuccessful for the time being, which increasingly increased concerns about his well-being.

Fortunately, the missing person was found safe and sound in an apartment in Cottbus on Sunday morning shortly after the search report was published. Bilal A. is in good shape and can now live with his family and friends again. The Brandenburg police did not reveal any details about the reasons for his disappearance, but it is known that the 23-year-old cannot use public transport independently.

A worrying situation

Bilal A. is described as being around 170 cm tall, weighing 100 kg, with medium-length black hair and a black beard. When he disappeared, he was wearing white sneakers, gray sweatpants and a gray cardigan as well as a red and black backpack. The police asked the public for information about his whereabouts in order to solve the case as quickly as possible. In addition, the information was particularly important for the Cottbus/Spree-Neiße police station on 0355 4937 1227.

The situation highlights the challenges that come with finding missing people. Loud Federal Criminal Police Office The local police stations are initially responsible for searching for people and can initiate large-scale search measures in the event of acute danger. The statistics show that around 9,420 missing people were registered across Germany on January 1, 2025, with most cases being resolved within a short period of time.

The high clearance rate of around 96.7% for missing children shows how important quick and efficient help is. The situation is particularly challenging for unaccompanied minor refugees, who are often reported missing. Police can only assist in situations that meet the criteria of a missing person case, demonstrating the importance of community support in such cases.

In the case of Bilal A., the positive result is a ray of hope for everyone involved. However, the incident also shows how crucial early reports and cooperation between the population and the authorities are in order to clarify such fates as quickly and safely as possible.