Germany Germany - Fabian, 8, Güstrow, 10 Oct 2025

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This 8-year-old has been missing for a few days now.


According to police, the boy had left the house with permission. However, he later failed to return home...
The child's parents are separated...his father lives [in] Zehna. "The boy may have been on his way to see his father,"...



The search is focusing on Güstrow, with helicopters, search dogs, etc.

Witnesses are asked to contact the police at 0800 5977268
 
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  • #2
I was (am) hoping he'd be found safe today, after the weekend. So far (about 3:00 pm) no happy update yet.
Updates from October 13th:
- It went down to 7 degrees Celcius last night, which is very worrisome if he's outdoors.
- His mother has put out a video, speaking to him. (I have not yet watched it.)
- Authorities are searching local waterways, speaking to his classmates and teachers.
- The fire department and dogs are involved.
- Unfortunately he left his cell phone at home.
"..the mobile phone provider had already been contacted regarding the recent calls and text messages, but this also did not provide any added value."

Source:
 
  • #3
It's quite the trek from Gustrow to Zehna.
 
  • #4
I hope Fabian's family is surrounded by caring support.

Last update from 7:30 pm:
Cadaver dogs have signaled at Inselsee on the outskirts of the city. A specialized dog will be brought there tomorrow morning and if that dog also signals, they will search the water and reeds with divers. The water is 1 - 1.5 meters deep.

 
  • #5
Very sad update this afternoon:

Walkers found the body of a child in a forest... south of Güstrow on Tuesday. According to current information, it is believed to be that of eight-year-old Fabian... but a forensic examination is required for final confirmation, police said. Meanwhile, the public prosecutor's office suspects a criminal offense.


I will try to keep an eye out for updates in case there is an arrest.

Sincere condolences to his family and friends.
 
  • #6
I was hoping so much. It is so very very sad. He left his mobile at home. The Ostsee Zeitung wrote it was a burned body but later they took this info away so no idea if true or not.
I still have no words😢
 
  • #7
It's quite the trek from Gustrow to Zehna.
11km or 15km depending on route. Yes, it's a long walk for an 8yo but since foul play is suspected, he might have been driven much of the way.

RIP Fabian.

ETA: Actually in the NDR report linked by @ChatteringBirds they mention that search dogs traced him as far as the Güstrow bus station and then picked up his scent again at a bus stop in Zehna, so sounds as if he took the bus. Whether alone or accompanied by someone he knew? That's not mentioned, I presume the police don't know.

Google maps is showing me a 15 min bus ride. I was certainly able to manage that kind of distance by bus on my own at the age of 8, and even younger in fact.
 
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