19-year-old Luca P. from Zeltweg is missing in Graz – clues wanted!

19-year-old Luca P. from Zeltweg is missing in Graz – clues wanted!

On July 9, 2025, the missing case of a 19-year-old man, Luca P., was reported in Austria. The young Styrian from Zeltweg has been missing since July 8th. He was last seen at Albert-Schweitzer-Gasse 14/1 in downtown Graz at 5 p.m. Luca P. is characterized by red hair and a height of over 180 cm. At the time of his disappearance he was wearing a white sweater with writing and black sweatpants, which could make his identification easier. The circumstances of his disappearance are still unclear and have raised concerns among the public, leading his family and friends to ask for help in the search. The police are investigating to obtain possible clues and to clarify Luca's whereabouts. This is comprehensively documented by 5min.at.

Another tragic missing person case is that of 31-year-old Nico P. from Graz, who has been missing since August 1st. He was last seen at 3 a.m. on Stiftingtalstrasse near his home. His family and friends have appealed via social media for information to assist in the search. Nico was known for distinctive tattoos on his arms, torso and legs. Unfortunately, after a week of intensive searching, his death was confirmed by the Styria State Police Department. The exact circumstances and cause of death are currently known, but have not been published further for victim protection reasons, as meinbezirk.at reports.

Crime statistics and security in Austria

In order to analyze and combat such incidents in the country, the police crime statistics (PKS) are used, which provide an overview of the development of criminal events in Austria. These statistics include all reported cases that have been registered electronically since 2001. According to information from bundeskritikamt.at, the PKS serves to plan strategic criminal police measures in order to take both preventive and repressive action against crime. Annual security reports provide information about crimes and their developments over a period of ten years. The PKS focuses exclusively on cases that were reported to the police and forwarded to the courts. Unreported cases and the outcome of the court proceedings are not taken into account, which provides a limited insight into the actual crime situation.

These recent missing persons cases and overall crime statistics shed light on the challenges facing society and the police. The fates of Luca P. and Nico P. remind us of the importance of safety and social care in everyday life. It remains to be hoped that the investigations in both cases will soon lead to clarity.