Missing woman from Greifswald found safe and sound – police thank you!

Missing woman from Greifswald found safe and sound – police thank you!

There is relief in Greifswald: The Neubrandenburg police reported today that the 48-year-old woman, who had been missing since October 27, 2025, was found safe and sound. The missing person report, which was published on October 29, 2025 at around 11:11 a.m., was quickly withdrawn. The police would like to thank the citizens for their support during the search and ask that the woman's personal information and photo be deleted from public media. This positive turnaround shows once again how important community cooperation is in such urgent cases. In this case, the local police station was responsible for the search and was able to quickly take the necessary measures.

The work of the police in missing person cases should by no means be underestimated. The circumstances that lead to a person's disappearance are often complex. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), a person is only registered as missing if they are inexplicably absent from their location and a risk to life or limb is assumed. Adults are responsible for their own whereabouts, while other regulations apply to minors. In 2024, around 18,100 children were reported missing in Germany alone, with 96.7% of these cases being solved by the end of the year. In addition, around 4,300 unaccompanied minor refugees were registered, who often escape from their accommodation.

Background information on missing person cases

The processes involved in the search for missing persons are coordinated by various agencies. The BKA relies on a network that also includes international search methods such as Interpol. Over 9,400 missing person cases were registered in Germany on January 1, 2025, and around 200 to 300 new cases are added every day. It turns out that when there is acute danger, large-scale search measures are often initiated, involving numerous emergency services. The statistics mentioned underline the important role of the police and all institutions involved.

The strength of the community is particularly evident in such emotionally charged situations, when relatives are concerned about the well-being of missing people. The successful resolution of such cases, like the one in Greifswald, gives people hope and trust in the protection provided by the police. The current situation highlights the importance of taking personal safety and the safety of others seriously.

The facts and figures on missing person cases in Germany also show that not all cases are equally serious. But a society that cares about each other is willing to fight for every sign of life. One can only hope that such positive reports continue to reach the public and that the police can continue to do good work in the future.