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More than 1,300 people are missing in Lower Saxony

When people are reported missing, the worries are often great. The authorities act quickly, especially in the case of children and young people. There is often a happy ending.

,   and  Viktoria Klein
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When people are reported missing, the worries are often great - especially for children and young....aussiedlerbote.de
When people are reported missing, the worries are often great - especially for children and young people. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

State Office of Criminal Investigation - More than 1,300 people are missing in Lower Saxony

More than 1,300 people are currently missing in Lower Saxony - including many children and young people. At the end of 2023, the total number of missing persons was 1312 (reporting date: December 14), the State Criminal Police Office of Lower Saxony announced on request. According to the data, 200 of the missing persons are children up to the age of 13, while a further 448 are young people up to the age of 17.

In May, the LKA had reported 1245 missing persons on Missing Children's Day on May 23. However, the number of cases changes on a daily basis, said an LKA spokeswoman. "People are reported missing and, in turn, people return to their usual habitat," she said. It was therefore not possible to make a more precise assessment of the development of the figures.

According to the LKA data, 442 of the adults currently missing are men and 222 are women. Of the missing young people, 179 are female and 269 male. Of the children, 113 boys and 87 girls are missing. Investigators generally assume that missing minors are at risk if their whereabouts are unknown - investigations begin immediately after a missing person is reported. However, the investigators emphasize that many missing children reappear quickly.

According to the LKA, all missing persons cases are stored in the nationwide VERMIUTOT missing persons file. The oldest case listed in this register dates back to 1966, said the LKA spokeswoman from Lower Saxony.

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  1. In cases of emergencies, the public is advised to contact the State Criminal Police Office of Lower Saxony, as they are responsible for missing person investigations.
  2. The turn of the year often sees an increase in criminality, including missing persons cases, according to the Lower Saxony LKA, making it a critical time for families and authorities alike.
  3. In Hanover, the LKA headquarters, investigators work tirelessly to resolve missing persons cases, especially those involving children, due to the inherent risks associated with their unknown whereabouts.
  4. Despite the alarming number of 1,312 missing persons in Lower Saxony, including 200 children and 448 young people, the LKA remains optimistic, as many cases see people return home safely and the registry dates back as far as 1966.

Source: www.stern.de

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