Overview

• The Dresden-Striesen teen was reported missing on July 16 after boarding an S-Bahn at Dresden Hauptbahnhof and failing to reach Pulsnitz.
• Bundespolizei officers located the 17-year-old in Berlin late on July 18 and Dresden authorities confirmed there was no criminal involvement.
• On July 18, Berlin police released photos of the 13-year-old from Lichtenberg and established hotlines to gather public leads.
• She was found Saturday afternoon after staying overnight at a friend’s home and was immediately returned to her parents.
• Officials say swift inter-agency coordination and community tips were crucial in resolving both cases and they are now closing their investigations.