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Bamberg Police Search for Missing 15-Year-Old Exchange Student After Note Declining Return to Cameroon

Police launch a public search using photos, requesting tips via a hotline.

Fahndungsfoto der Polizei: Ange Hylarie Essonkoue Ekem wird seit Samstag in Bayern vermisst.
Bamberg: 15-jährige Austauschschülerin vermisst - Polizei bittet um Hinweise

Overview

  • She was last seen leaving her accommodation on Aufseßstraße around 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 23.
  • Investigators say her whereabouts are unknown, including whether she remains in Upper Franconia or has traveled elsewhere.
  • Police report she left a written note stating she does not want to return to Cameroon.
  • Authorities released photos and a description: about 1.70 meters tall, slim, very short dark hair, possibly a reddish-orange wig, and dark skin.
  • The Bamberg police ask for information at 0951/91290, noting she has been in Germany only a few weeks and speaks broken German.