Overview

• Six-year-old Pawlos, who is autistic and spatially disoriented, has been missing from his special education school in Weilburg, Hesse, since March 25, 2025.
• Police are analyzing a video showing a boy, believed to be Pawlos, being guided off a busy street by a passerby on the day of his disappearance.
• Divers are being prepared to search the Lahn River and nearby waterways as part of standard search procedures, though no conclusive leads have been found.
• The search, initially involving 600 personnel and advanced resources, has scaled down but remains focused on public tips, video analysis, and targeted searches.
• Authorities urge the public not to approach Pawlos directly if spotted, as he is shy and easily startled, and to instead contact emergency services immediately.