Anxiety for Valeriia escalates in Döbeln as authorities beef up presence

Saxony's News: Saxony, a state in Germany, is the focus of recent events. - Anxiety for Valeriia escalates in Döbeln as authorities beef up presence

Three days after the disappearance of nine-year-old Valeriia in the small town of Döbeln, authorities have ramped up their efforts to find her. Over 500 volunteers are joining the search for any clues that may lead to her whereabouts.

Both active police officers and police students, the water police, a helicopter, and drones are all assisting in the search of the Freiberger Mulde river once more. Residents are also being questioned as part of the ongoing investigation.

Valeriia had left for school on Monday morning around 6:50 am. By the time she arrived at the school, her trail had gone cold. The girl did not show up for school that day. Ever since Monday evening, an extensive search has been taking place for her.

The town's residents are asked to keep an eye out for any signs in their own backyards, cellars, garages, or sheds. Authorities have released pictures of the girl in an attempt to generate leads. At this point, no concrete findings have emerged from these images. All possibilities are being considered, and it's not being ruled out that a violent crime has taken place.

Valeriia is part of a Ukrainian family who moved to Germany with her mother in 2022. The child stands at about 1.40 meters tall and has medium-length dark blonde hair. On the day of her disappearance, she wore a lavender T-shirt, black jeans, a light turquoise jacket, and dark blue shoes that reached her ankles. She was also carrying a pink school bag. The girl speaks German with a slight accent.

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1. The search for Valeriia extends beyond the Freiberger Mulde river, as authorities in Saxony, Germany, also deploy drones to survey nearby forests and fields.
2. In the wake of Valeriia's disappearance, the government of Saxony is offering a reward for any information leading to her safe return, with the sum reaching up to €10,000.
3. The local men's club in Döbeln is also offering their assistance, with members agreeing to patrol the streets and parks in the evenings to support the police and volunteer search parties.
4. Concerned citizens in Saxony have started a petition, calling for increased security and resources for children's safety in schools and streets, as a response to Valeriia's disappearance.
5. A helicopter from the German armed forces has been requested by the police to aid in the search, using its powerful searchlights and thermal imaging sensors to scan large areas around Döbeln.

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