Overview

• Domenico Lisanti, an 85-year-old dementia patient, went missing from his Kreuzberg home on May 3, 2025, prompting a public appeal by Berlin police.
• Authorities released his photo and description, noting his need for medication and his exclusive use of the Italian language, which posed additional challenges in the search.
• Lisanti was last seen wearing a brown jacket, blue jeans, a grey baseball cap, and carrying a walking stick, with police warning he might be disoriented and vulnerable.
• Community involvement played a critical role in the search, with police urging the public to provide any sightings or information about his whereabouts.
• On May 7, the search concluded successfully when Lisanti was found safe and admitted to a clinic for medical care, bringing relief to his family and the community.