Rescue workers are desperately searching for missing Fabian in Güstrow

Rescue workers are desperately searching for missing Fabian in Güstrow

In Güstrow, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, concern remains high after an eight-year-old boy named Fabian disappeared last Friday. Despite intensive search efforts by the police and volunteers, efforts on Monday were unfortunately unsuccessful. According to a spokesman for the Rostock police headquarters, there are currently no promising clues as to Fabian's whereabouts. He was last seen leaving the house with his mother's permission but did not return at the agreed time. However, this hopefully soon return seems to be a long way off. Stern reports that Over a hundred police officers, sniffer dogs and a police helicopter are deployed to find the boy.

Numerous reports have already been received and are now being evaluated. The volunteer fire department is also involved in the search operation, which is focused on various areas, including a forest, the family's property and the boy's school. A team from the school psychology service has already been set up for the schoolmates to offer support during this difficult time. On Friday evening, Fabian's mother informed the police around 8:30 p.m. after her son did not return. One focus of the search is the bus station, as there is also the assumption that Fabian may have wanted to go to his father near Zehna.

The search continues

How NDR reports, the police largely interrupted the search overnight, but a night shift remained on duty. The search will continue on Monday. Although emergency services remain optimistic, there are no signs of crime, which makes the situation all the more uncertain. The police are appealing to the public not to launch private searches in order not to cover up valuable evidence.

Fabian describes himself as around 1.44 meters tall, slightly chubby with short blonde hair and blue eyes. No specific information is known about his clothing, but he wore eye-catching blue sports shoes with the inscription “Fashion Sport”. Search posters that began to appear in Güstrow do not come from the police, but are the result of private initiatives that also want to contribute to the search.

A look at the missing person statistics

Fabian's case is tragically not unique. Loud Mirror Around 1,800 children are registered as missing nationwide. This highlights the urgency and concern that exists in such situations. Authorities are under pressure to ensure the safety of children and resolve missing persons cases quickly.

The search for Fabian continues around the clock. Information can be submitted to police on 0800 597 7268. The hope remains that the boy will soon be able to return safely to his family.