14-year-old girl from Rostock missing – police are looking for witnesses!

14-year-old girl from Rostock missing – police are looking for witnesses!

In a worrying development, a 14-year-old girl from Rostock has been missing since August 29, 2025. The authorities immediately launched a public search after all previous investigations had been unsuccessful. Loud Mercury The girl is mentally disabled and has the intellectual level of a child, which makes her particularly vulnerable in this situation. She was last seen in downtown Rostock around 10 p.m.

The police suspected that the missing girl may be traveling with a man around 40 years old. This man is described as approximately 167cm tall, slim build, with short blonde hair and a goatee. The Asian-looking tattoos he has on his upper and forearms are particularly striking. It was assumed that the two could be staying in a hotel or similar accommodation.

Public searches are having an impact

On August 31, 2025, after intensive search efforts and the help of the public, the missing girl was found safe and sound. In a press release, the police thanked the public for their support and tips, which helped to quickly solve the case.

But the case raises larger questions about missing person cases. According to information from the Federal Criminal Police Office A person is considered missing as soon as they are inexplicably absent from their whereabouts and a threat to their life is assumed. Minors in particular are considered to be at risk, which usually leads to rapid and comprehensive search measures. In 2024, over 18,100 children were reported missing, 96.7% of which were resolved by the end of the year.

In such cases, the police have the task of initiating initial search measures, while the Federal Criminal Police Office provides support with supra-regional or international aspects. It is estimated that around 200 to 300 new missing person cases are recorded every day, around half of which can be solved within the first week.

Special risks for vulnerable groups

Another important issue is unaccompanied minor refugees, whose number was around 4,300 in 2024. The most common cause of their disappearance is often the voluntary abandonment of accommodation. It is reassuring to know that the clearance rate in these cases is quite high at around 79%.

For the missing girl's parents and the community, the quick recovery was a bright spot in an otherwise tense situation. The case reminds us of the importance of being alert to suspected cases and working together to protect those at risk as quickly as possible.