Search for Missing Autistic Boy in Weilburg Enters Fourth Day

Police continue to investigate video evidence and prepare divers to search waterways as efforts to locate six-year-old Pawlos persist.

Six-year-old Pawlos, who is autistic and spatially disoriented, has been missing from his special education school in Weilburg, Hesse, since March 25, 2025.
Police are analyzing a video showing a boy, believed to be Pawlos, being guided off a busy street by a passerby on the day of his disappearance.
Divers are being prepared to search the Lahn River and nearby waterways as part of standard search procedures, though no conclusive leads have been found.
The search, initially involving 600 personnel and advanced resources, has scaled down but remains focused on public tips, video analysis, and targeted searches.
Authorities urge the public not to approach Pawlos directly if spotted, as he is shy and easily startled, and to instead contact emergency services immediately.