Alfred from Graz missed since Vatican trip-indications urgently wanted!

Alfred from Graz missed since Vatican trip-indications urgently wanted!

Vatikan, Italien - Alfred G. (66), a resident from Graz, has been missing since May 8, 2025. The man's last known whereabouts was the Vatican, where he was traveling as part of a tour group. According to the [5min.at] (https://www.5min.at/5202505160843/alfred-66-misst-grazer-von-vatikan- Reise-nicht-zurueck/), Alfred decided alone and has since disappeared.

The family and friends of Alfred are concerned and have contacted the association "Austria finds you", who asks for clues to his whereabouts. In particular, possible sightings in the Villach area or on the way to Graz are welcome. It is believed that Alfred may be on the way back to Austria. It is about 175 to 180 cm tall, has brown hair and carries luggage with it.

search measures and support

In cases of missing persons, comprehensive searches often come into force. The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) describes that a person is considered missing if they remain unexplainable from their whereabouts, and a danger to life or life is accepted. Adults can choose their whereabouts freely, but the police only determine when there is a risk. In the event of acute danger, large -scale searches can also be carried out, in which the emergency police and emergency services are also integrated, as can be experienced on the side of the [BKA] (https://www.bka.de/de/unsereuflicht/ermittlungs- Unterstuetung/ processing-

For minors, stricter guidelines apply. You are considered missing if you leave your life and your stay is unknown; In such cases, state care may be used.

statistics on missing cases

The opaque situation around missing people also affects many young people. Around 80,800 young people were missing in 2024, with 97.4% of these cases cleared up by the end of the year. The cases of unaccompanied minor refugees (Um) are also worrying, with an increase to around 4,300 last year. The most common cause of the disappearance of these young people is leaving assigned accommodations, with the clarification rate of around 79%.

With the hope of early clarification and returning by Alfred G., the search for him remains active. The police encourage everyone who can provide information to report. Any information could be crucial to bring the missing Graz back home.