Unstrut-Hainich district - Warning against unauthorized search for missing girl
In the case of a missing 13-year-old girl from Mühlhausen, the police have warned against unauthorized searches. A police spokesperson said on Monday that search parties had sometimes been formed to visit other people at home and confront them. This could interfere with personal rights and, in case of doubt, be punishable by law. A kind of "vigilante group" follows up on tips from social networks and sometimes does not pass on information to the police. "There's a lot of turmoil in the region."
The police assume that the girl, who has been missing since Thursday, is alive, they added. According to current investigations, she probably took the train from Mühlhausen to Leinefelde on Thursday afternoon. Here the trail disappears - presumably she had traveled in an unknown direction by public transport. "There are currently no indications of a capital crime." However, this cannot be ruled out.
Police press release
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- Despite the police's assurance that the missing girl is likely alive, there's been an increase in unauthorized search actions in Thuringia, particularly in Mühlhausen, which can potentially infringe upon personal rights and may even be considered criminality.
- In an attempt to aid in the investigation of the missing persons case, a group has formed in Mühlhausen, drawing from tips shared on social networks, but their actions sometimes fail to align with the guidelines provided by the local police in Thuringia.
- The Police in Thuringia, specifically in Mühlhausen, are actively working on the case of the missing 13-year-old girl and have urgently warned against participating in unauthorized search actions, stressing the importance of adhering to legal procedures in handling missing persons cases.
Source: www.stern.de
