Overview
- The 15-year-old resident of a youth facility in Marquardt left the home on Monday and did not return as agreed.
- He made a final contact with the facility on Tuesday before communication stopped, which prompted growing concern.
- Police launched a public search on Thursday after noting signs of possible health risk and saying the teen depends on regular medication.
- Polizeidirektion West announced on Friday that the boy was found uninjured and brought back to the youth facility, but officials did not say where he had been.
- Authorities asked the public for tips during the search and typically limit details about minors to protect privacy and to allow for any follow-up welfare checks or investigations.