Police End Large-Scale Search for Missing 24-Year-Old in Rathenow Forest

Authorities continue investigating the suspected homicide of a man who disappeared in April 2024, with new leads prompting the recent search effort.

The police concluded a two-day search of a 50-hectare forest near Wolzensee, involving 100 officers, 12 search dogs, and aerial surveillance.
The investigation into the disappearance of the 24-year-old, missing since April 2024, remains ongoing despite the end of the forest search.
Authorities suspect a violent crime and have launched a homicide investigation, though the nature of the new leads prompting the search has not been disclosed.
The man was last reported seen in a hardware store in April 2024, accompanied by an unidentified individual driving a vehicle.
Police continue to seek witnesses and additional information to aid their investigation into the case.