Police are desperately looking for a missing 16-year-old from Bautzen!

Police are desperately looking for a missing 16-year-old from Bautzen!

Bautzen, Deutschland - in Bautzen is currently a great concern, because 16-year-old Nico L. has been missing since July 11, 2025. The young man disappeared from Seidauer Straße under mysterious circumstances on the night. Despite intensive searches by the police, which checked numerous possible starting points in Bautzen and even in Dresden, there has been no trace of him so far. The authority has therefore initiated a public search and asks the population for clues.

Nico is about 1.70 meters tall, slim, has dark, short hair and is suspected in a short trousers, a black t-shirt, a black backpack and a blue shoulder bag at the time of his disappearance. It could be that he was wearing a cap. The police are confident that further information from the population can help to bring Nico back safely. The responsible police department therefore asks anyone who knows about his whereabouts to report on 03591/3560 to support the search. [Sächsische.de reports that…] (https://www.saechenische.de/lokales/bautzen-lk/bautzen-nicol-vermisst-polizei-nacht- after-16-jahrigem-zp76bpvjyvgtrfpzk6nfjnvkle.html)

experiences with missing young people

The situation is not new to the region. It was not until early March 2025 that a 14-year-old young person from Bautzen was missing, who was ultimately also found safely. This shows that such a missing person can often take a turn for good. After a few days, the public investigation at that time was declared what gives hope for a similar turn in Nico's case. [TAG24 reports that ...] (https://www.tag24.de/justiz/vermisste-s-

The police now have clear indications that close networking and quick reaction can be decisive when it comes to missing people. Experience shows that indications can often lead to positive results in the shortest possible time - it is of crucial importance that every hint is taken seriously.

public sympathy and security

For the sense of security in the population, such cases are always a challenge. The police sensitize the citizens of North Rhine-Westphalia and thus also here in Cologne for prevention and mindfulness. In numerous cities there is increased educational work to raise awareness of missing persons and to recognize possible dangers at an early stage. Police NRW informs about investigations.

until the case of Nico L. will continue to run the efforts of the police in full swing. For the relatives there is nothing worse than uncertainty in such a time. The hopes rest on both the search measures and on the support of everyone who can contribute to finding something to find and bring back the young man.