Young boy, 10 years old, found safe in a garage
In a relief for all those involved, a 10-year-old autistic boy who went missing from the Wendessen district in Wolfenbüttel, Lower Saxony, on Friday evening at approximately 6:30 PM, was found safe and sound on Saturday morning.
The search operation for the missing boy was unprecedented in its scale and tailored to the needs of an autistic child. The extensive search involved a helicopter, multiple search dogs, drone teams with thermal imaging cameras, and was conducted throughout the night and into the morning.
The boy was discovered in a garage near his home. The exact location of the garage was not specified. The police have not yet determined the circumstances surrounding the boy's disappearance.
The search for the missing boy did not reveal any signs of foul play. A police spokesperson thanked everyone who participated in the search for the child.
The discovery of the boy ended a night of worry for those involved in the search. It was reminiscent of the case of six-year-old Arian from Bremervörde, who went missing in April 2024 and was found safe a few kilometers from his home with no signs of foul play.
There has been some confusion about the current situation due to false reports of missing persons in the region on social media. However, the police have not provided any information about these reports. The name of the police officer or leader of the search team in Wolfenbüttel looking for the missing boy has not been publicly disclosed.
Despite the relief, it is important to note that the police have not yet determined the circumstances surrounding the boy's disappearance. The boy, who is from the Wendessen district, does not appear to have been harmed.
The police have expressed their gratitude to everyone who helped in the search and have requested that any further information or leads be reported to the local authorities.
