Missing in Dierhagen: 83-year-old Paul Schwarz urgently wanted!

Missing in Dierhagen: 83-year-old Paul Schwarz urgently wanted!

In a worrying message, this begs Neubrandenburg Police Headquarters to assist in the search for Paul Schwarz, an 83-year-old man who has been missing since Monday, June 30, 2025. Mr. Schwarz was last seen at 7:30 p.m. in Dierhagen, specifically on Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Straße.

Paul Schwarz suffers from dementia and is therefore disoriented. This makes the search all the more urgent and precarious. He has a slim build, is 178 cm tall, has short gray hair and a 6-day beard and wears glasses. He was last seen wearing a purple polo shirt, a blue and gray speckled sports jacket, black long pants and a white bicycle helmet and white shoes. He also rides a black women's e-bike from Stevens, which is equipped with black bicycle bags.

Current search measures

Despite intensive search measures, in which tracking dogs as well as a police helicopter and drones from the volunteer fire department were used, there have been no reports of success so far. The police have therefore asked the public for help and are hoping for information about the whereabouts of the missing Mr Schwarz. First Police Chief Inspector Sebastian Meinhardt has stated that all tips are welcome.

If you know anything about his whereabouts, please contact the Ribnitz-Damgarten police on 03821/8750 or use the internet watchdog www.polizei.mvnet.de. Any other police station can also help you.

Dementia and missing persons

Concerns about missing people are present every day in Germany. Loud Maltese Germany Between 200 and 300 people are reported missing every day, many of whom suffer from dementia. People with dementia often run away unintentionally because they have difficulty keeping track of their familiar surroundings.

Dr. Ursula Sottong, head of the Maltese Dementia Unit, explains that these people no longer recognize familiar paths and places and can even get lost in their own home. It is therefore important that relatives take preventive measures, such as having a completed personal form with a current photo ready or using technical aids such as GPS systems. In addition, known favorite places where missing people could be should be checked.

The situation surrounding Paul Schwarz clearly shows how important it is to draw attention to missing people with dementia and that every tip can be worth its weight in gold. The police and society are called upon to work together to bring Mr. Schwarz back quickly and safely.