No trace yet - Police are searching for an escaped man from detention
A man has escaped from preventive detention in Moringen near Northeim, Lower Saxony. The police reported that there has been no trace of the 26-year-old man since the afternoon of Monday. According to the police, there is no danger for the population or the fugitive.
It is unclear from the reports how the man managed to escape from the preventive detention. Immediately after the disappearance was noticed, a helicopter and a drone were sent to search for him. "The search measures are currently running at full speed," the police stated.
The suspect is reportedly known to have personal contacts in the Hanover region. The authorities are asking the public for tips on the whereabouts of the man. If there is a direct sighting, the emergency call should be dialed; the man should not be approached directly.
The 26-year-old is described as being 1.85 meters tall, slim, having a tattoo on his left forearm, brown eyes and hair, and a scar under his left eyebrow. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, black jogging pants, a black cap, and a backpack.
The man's escape occurred in the region of Lower Saxony, specifically near Northeim. The police are implementing extensive search measures to locate the fugitive due to uncertainties surrounding his escape. In the event of a direct sighting, the emergency number should be dialed, as approach is not advised due to potential criminality involved.
