Child Located in Garage After Going Missing at Age 10
In two separate incidents, two young boys who went missing in Lower Saxony were found safe and sound.
First, the 6-year-old Arian, who had been missing from his home in Bremervörde since April 2024, was discovered in a garage near his home on Saturday morning. The exact circumstances leading to his disappearance and subsequent discovery are not yet clear. The search efforts for Arian were unprecedented in their scale, according to the police, involving extensive search efforts throughout the night and into Saturday morning, including helicopters, search dogs, drone teams equipped with thermal imaging cameras, and many volunteers.
The search for Arian was tailored to the needs of an autistic child, as he was autistic. The police are still investigating the details surrounding Arian's disappearance. Tragically, Arian's body was found in late June 2024, just a few kilometers from his home. No signs of foul play were found in Arian's case.
In a more recent case, a 10-year-old autistic boy went missing from his home in Wolfenbüttel on Friday evening at approximately 6:30 PM. The search for the boy brought back memories of the case of 6-year-old Arian from Bremervörde. Many volunteers participated in the search for the boy in Wolfenbüttel, and the police provided updates on his whereabouts.
The boy was found safe and sound in the early hours of Saturday morning after a night of worry for his family and the authorities. Initial assessments showed that he did not appear to be harmed. The police are still investigating the details surrounding the 10-year-old boy's disappearance from Wolfenbüttel.
The safe return of both boys marks a positive outcome after potentially distressing situations. Further investigations are likely to be conducted to understand the full details of the incidents. The name of the police officer best informed about the events surrounding the missing 10-year-old boy from the Wendessen district is not publicly available.
Some false reports of missing persons in the region on social media caused confusion about the current situation. The search efforts included the use of advanced technology such as thermal imaging cameras on drones. The police are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children in their care and will continue to work tirelessly to resolve these cases.
