Police Appeal for Public Assistance in Search for Missing Children
Hamburg, August 31 – Police in Hamburg are currently searching for two boys, aged ten and eleven, who have been reported missing from the Lurup district. Mirzan Kartal, 11, and Olamide Boussari, 10, were last seen on Friday, August 28th, at approximately 3:15 PM, leaving a playground with the intention of heading towards the Elbgaustraße S-Bahn station. They have not returned to their residential group since.
Extensive Search Efforts Yield No Results
Despite initial search efforts, the police have yet to locate the two children. Consequently, authorities have issued a public appeal for information, providing descriptions and photographs of the missing boys to aid in their recovery.
Descriptions of the Missing Boys:
Mirzan Kartal, 11 years old:
- Apparent age: eleven years
- Southern European appearance
- Black, curly hair
- Wearing a white sweater
- Carrying a red and white sports bag
Olamide Boussari, 10 years old:
- Apparent age: ten years
- African appearance
- Short, black hair
- Wearing a green and white jacket
- Wearing a red T-shirt
- Carrying a black backpack
Police Urge Immediate Contact for Sightings
The Hamburg Police are asking anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Mirzan Kartal or Olamide Boussari to contact the Hamburg Police tip line at 040/4286-56789 or report to any police station. In case of an immediate sighting of the missing boys, the public is urged to call the emergency police number 110 directly.
The disappearance of the two boys has prompted a significant response from the community, with many sharing the police appeal on social media platforms in an effort to broaden the search. The police emphasize the importance of every piece of information, no matter how small, in helping to bring the children home safely.
This incident follows other recent police activities in Hamburg, including an escalation of a dispute near the main train station resulting in a serious knife attack, a man falling from a bridge near an S-Bahn station, and a knife attack in Lohbrügge where a son prevented a SEK operation using sign language. These separate incidents highlight the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in the region.
The search for Mirzan and Olamide remains a top priority for the Hamburg Police, and they continue to work tirelessly to locate the missing children. The community’s cooperation is crucial in these critical hours.
Source: https://www.abendblatt.de/hamburg/altona/article413008972/polizei-hamburg-zwei-jungen-aus-lurup-vermisst-nach-spielplatz-besuch-fehlt-jede-spur.html
