Missing teenager from Tüßling found safe and sound after two weeks!

Missing teenager from Tüßling found safe and sound after two weeks!

On January 1, 2026, the police in Tüßling were confronted with a worrying case. A 17-year-old boy left home around 9:30 a.m. and had been reported missing ever since. After the family had waited in vain for his return for several days, they contacted the Altötting police with their concerns. The officers searched intensively for the young person for over two weeks. The uncertain situation not only put a strain on the family, but also on the entire community.

The police did everything they could to find the missing man. Intensive search measures were initiated, but unfortunately there were initially no new findings in the case. Attempts to contact the boy and his parents were unsuccessful until shortly before he was found. However, on the evening of January 16, 2026, there was finally relief: the young man was picked up safely and is now back home in good health. The public search was then immediately stopped. No further information has been released about the teen's exact whereabouts during his absence, preserving the family's privacy.

Statistical background and special features

The issue of missing persons cases is a serious concern in Germany, and not just locally in Bavaria. According to that Federal Criminal Police Office A person is considered missing if they are inexplicably absent from their place of residence, and minors in particular are taken into state care particularly quickly in these cases. Around 18,100 children were missing in 2024, with 96.7% of these cases resolved by the end of the year. A remarkable fact: More than two thirds of the missing people are male, and they are often children and young people.

Clarifying such missing person cases is a top priority for the police. In acutely dangerous situations, large-scale search operations are launched, with riot police and emergency services often being deployed. The investigating authorities have a good hand in ensuring clarity as quickly as possible.

Publicity and assistance

The police are usually open to tips from citizens. In the case of the missing boy, people were asked to report any information directly to the Altötting police station. In many cases, tips from citizens can make a decisive contribution to ensuring that missing people are found quickly. Missing people are recorded in the police information system (INPOL) so that they can be searched for nationwide.

The end of the search for the 17-year-old from Tüßling has brought breathtaking relief to the community and the police. The case shows how important it is to be vigilant and to act immediately if you suspect something. While the Missing Persons Department continues to work hard every day to quickly locate missing people, we citizens can also make an important contribution by being vigilant and acting when necessary.