Hamburg, December 24 – Good news on Christmas Eve: The 11-year-old Malaika, who had been missing since Monday from Hamburg-Bergedorf, has been found safe. The police announced her safe return today, following a public search for the girl. Malaika had left her residential accommodation on Monday with an unknown destination, prompting concerns for her safety.
Public Search Initiated After Initial Efforts Proved Unsuccessful
Malaika’s disappearance was reported on Monday, and initial search efforts by the police did not yield any immediate results. When she could not be located by Tuesday, authorities decided to launch a public appeal for information, including sharing her details with the media to aid in her discovery. This measure was taken to broaden the search and engage the community in locating the missing child.
No Indications of Criminal Activity in Connection with Her Disappearance
On Christmas Eve, the Hamburg police confirmed that Malaika was “found safe and sound.” Importantly, the police also stated that there were no indications of any criminal offenses in connection with her disappearance. This reassurance will undoubtedly bring relief to her family and the community that had been following the search.
The successful resolution of this missing person case on a holiday like Christmas Eve is a positive outcome, highlighting the effectiveness of public alerts and police efforts in such situations. Further details regarding her whereabouts during the time she was missing have not been released by the authorities, respecting the privacy of the minor and her family.
Source: [mopo.de](https://www.mopo.de/hamburg/polizei/elfjaehrige-aus-bergedorf-vermisst-wer-hat-malaika-gesehen/)
