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13-year-old Karel V. from Saxony disappeared – police ask for help!
A 13-year-old boy, Karel V., has been missing in Saxony since August 10, 2025. Police are asking for information.
13-year-old Karel V. from Saxony disappeared – police ask for help!
Concerns about 13-year-old Karel V. grow every day. The boy has been missing since August 10, 2025 after disappearing from a campsite in Saxony during a family vacation. He was last seen on the evening of his disappearance during the week, around 7:30 p.m., in Friedersdorf am Silbersee. The police have now launched extensive searches, but so far they have been unsuccessful medienservice.sachsen.de reported.
Karel was traveling alone that evening and it is unclear what exactly led to his disappearance. The circumstances of his departure raise questions as to whether he may have been the victim of an accident or a crime. What is particularly worrying is that the young person does not speak German, which further complicates the situation. His parents are desperate and hope for information from the public.
Extensive search operation
The search measures are extensive and take place in a variety of ways: on water, on the ground and in the air. Numerous emergency services are on site, including police officers, an emergency platoon, service dog handlers as well as the criminal and riot police. A mantrailer was used for additional support, and drones from the Bautzen district and Sensocopters from the police administration office are also helping with the search. The cooperation also extends to the Lausitzer and Mitteldeutsche mining management company mbH (LMBV).
Karel V. is around 1.62 meters tall, has a slim build and brown hair. At the time of his disappearance he was wearing a black T-shirt and black shorts. In order to obtain possible information, the police are urgently asking the public for help. All information should be passed on to the Hoyerswerda police station on 03571 465 0 or to any other police station.
The search continues today, August 12th, with the surrounding lakes also being searched. Every tip can be crucial, which is why investigators rely on the support of citizens. The missing man's father made an emotional appeal: "We just want our son to come home." The wait and uncertainty are distressing for the family.
Stay alert and help by passing information to the police if you notice anything suspicious. In times like these, the community is needed to find a missing person as quickly as possible. You can find even more details about Karel's missing person case at rtl.de.