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Missing Licherin: 13-year-old returns home safely!
There is positive news in the case of a missing 13-year-old from Lich: she was returned safely.
Missing Licherin: 13-year-old returns home safely!
The search for a 13-year-old student from Lich came to a happy end with a relieving end. The teenager returned safely to her home address after the police launched a public search. According to the Central Hesse Police Headquarters, the report was published on August 24th, 2025 at around 11:52 p.m., but the search can now be withdrawn because the case has been closed. Editors are asked to delete the data of formerly missing people from their online portals so that the family's privacy is preserved. News.de reports that…
What sometimes seems like a nightmare is unfortunately part of a reality that affects many families. Whole 9,000 people are registered as missing nationwide. This number remains constant over the years and refers to the cases that were reported to the Federal Criminal Police Office. The police record around 200 to 300 new missing person reports every day. What is positive is that almost half of these cases are solved within the first week. The reasons for the disappearance are varied - from personal crises to heartbreak to problems at school. What is particularly worrying is that many missing minors are unaccompanied refugees and are therefore in a particularly vulnerable position.
The role of the police
When a person is reported missing, the police quickly take action. First, important data is collected to accurately assess the situation. If there is an urgent threat to life or limb, a large-scale search operation is initiated immediately. Digital means, such as locating cell phones and evaluating digital traces, are everyday tools used by investigators. The North Rhine-Westphalia police also carries out a comprehensive search and deals with various crimes, including cases of missing persons.
For many relatives, worrying about missing people is a constant companion. This makes it all the more important to use the social network to increase the reach of missing person reports. Particular caution applies to children and young people: they are classified as at risk as soon as they leave their usual surroundings. Tracking down missing children and young people is therefore a particularly high priority.
Overall, the case of the 13-year-old from Lich shows how important quick action and investigation are in missing person cases. More than three percent of cases remain unsolved for more than a year, but through constant awareness and education, many families can expect a happy ending in the future.