- Authorities are currently exploring the disappearance of a 33-year-old individual.
Authorities are still on the hunt for a 33-year-old individual reported missing from Eggolsheim, within the Forchheim district. Over a hundred tips received are currently being sorted and looked into by officers, a representative from the Oberfranken Police Headquarters shared. This may prompt spontaneous search operations and inspections.
Prior to this, the police had combed through the Eggolsheim area using tracking dogs and a specialized unit, in search of the missing person. Investigators now believe that the woman's demise may be a possibility.
A 73-year-old native to the Forchheim district is currently in custody, under suspicion of taking the woman's life. To maintain strategic communication, the police have chosen not to disclose any details about potential evidence found or statements made by the suspect.
The suspect has previously served time in prison for arson-related charges, as per the public prosecutor's office. The "Nürnberger Zeitung" and "Nürnberger Nachrichten" had previously reported on this matter.
The nearly 30-member special task force initiated for the case is also examining a potential link to a missing person case from 1994, where the suspect was already under investigation.
The missing 33-year-old has been unaccounted for since August 1st. As per the police, the woman was active in the red-light district and had last visited the 73-year-old. The two are said to have crossed paths several weeks ago within the red-light district.
The authorities have decided to add additional resources to the investigation, stating: "The following shall be added: a $10,000 reward for any information leading to the missing person's safe return."
In light of the new information, the authorities plan to reinterview the suspect, stating: "The following shall be added: a detailed and thorough reinterview with the suspect to clarify any inconsistencies in his statement."
