13-year-old Nick from Anklam missing – clues urgently sought!

13-year-old Nick from Anklam missing – clues urgently sought!

The disappearance of a 13-year-old student is causing great concern in Anklam. Nick Lautenschläger was last seen at his residential facility at approximately 8 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025. He was supposed to return the same day, but never came back. The boy has been missing since then. Local police authorities are actively searching for him. Picture reports on the ongoing investigation.

Nick, about 1.40 meters tall, has dark, medium-length hair and is very slim. On the day of his disappearance he was wearing a gray hoodie and dark trousers. Information about his whereabouts should be reported as quickly as possible to the police in Anklam on 03971 – 251 0. They decided to also emphasize the police's online watchdog and other police stations as contacts for the population. Northern Courier therefore emphasizes that every piece of information, no matter how small, could be helpful.

A place of uncertainty

While police officers and volunteers search for the boy in the Greifswald city area, concern among family and friends remains great. Nick has been in the area before and leaves many questions unanswered. What could have motivated him to leave the facility? Where could he be now? The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) provides general context for such cases as part of its Missing Persons Office: Minors are considered missing if they leave their circle of life and their whereabouts are unknown. In these situations, the local police departments take over the immediate search for people. BKA informs that when there is an acute danger, large-scale search measures are often launched.

There are currently over 9,420 missing person cases registered in Germany, and around 200 to 300 new reports are added every day. Children and young people in particular are often affected. In 2024, for example, around 18,100 children were missing, with 96.7% of these cases being resolved by the end of the year. But not everyone is lucky enough to be found so quickly. The concern for Nick is not only an individual tragedy, but also highlights a social problem that affects many.

Family members and acquaintances sincerely hope that Nick returns safely soon. Hopes for a quick clarification of the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain high. Anyone who knows anything is called upon to come forward and help find Nick Lautenschläger.