Overview

• As of mid-May 2025, 169 children under 14 are reported missing in Bavaria, with no suspected homicides among the cases.
• In Hesse, 347 minors are currently listed as missing, including 115 under 14 and 232 aged 14–17.
• Most cases involve repeat runaways, parental custody disputes, or unaccompanied refugee minors, with very few linked to violent crimes.
• Both Bavarian and Hessian LKAs report resolution rates exceeding 99%, with many children located within days or weeks.
• The annual 'Tag der vermissten Kinder' on May 25 aims to raise public awareness about missing children and the importance of rapid, coordinated searches.