Missing girl from Rees: Police find her safely in Oeynhausen!

Missing girl from Rees: Police find her safely in Oeynhausen!

In a happy end to a worrying story, a 14-year-old girl from Rees, who had been missing since June 3rd, was found in Bad Oeynhausen on Saturday, June 14th, 2025 at 2:45 p.m. As the RP Online According to reports, the girl had previously sent suicidal messages, which is why the police were quickly alerted. Fortunately, she was found unharmed, which brought a sigh of relief not only to her parents but also to the entire community.

The Bad Oeynhausen police would like to expressly thank the citizens for their support during the search. This type of community engagement shows how important it is to stand together in difficult times. The public search was withdrawn after the girl was successfully found.

Background on missing persons

In Germany, numerous people are reported missing every day. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) On January 1, 2025, around 9,420 missing person cases were registered. There can be many reasons for disappearances: from runaway teenagers to seniors suffering from dementia. In most cases, the police find missing people within a few days, which can often dispel suspicions of criminality.

The situation of unaccompanied minor refugees is particularly worrying, of which around 4,300 were considered missing in 2024, although over 79% of these cases were solved. In these cases, the local police station is responsible for reacting quickly and taking appropriate measures to find the missing people.

Assistance and prevention

The BKA explains that adults are generally free to choose their place of residence, while minors who leave their circle of life and whose whereabouts are unclear are considered missing. In such cases they are taken into state care. It is important to know that there is an anonymous and free telephone counseling service that is available around the clock. The numbers 0800 111 0 111 and 0800 111 0 222 are available to anyone who needs support in a crisis.

The new wave of reporting on missing persons has also galvanized the public. DAY24 provides daily updates on such cases and calls on readers to help find missing people. The faster information is passed on to the police, the better such cases can be solved.

In summary, the fate of the girl from Rees represents a positive example of how community help works, but also points to the deeper problem of disappearances of young people and the need for preventative measures.