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Berlin Police Issue Public Appeal to Find Missing 73-Year-Old Lutz Kirchhoff

Police warn he is likely disoriented because of dementia, urging immediate reports of sightings to designated contacts.

Overview

  • Kirchhoff, 73, was last seen on Sunday, January 11, 2026, by neighbors in his Reinickendorf apartment.
  • Police released a photo and description: 170–180 cm tall, slim, blue eyes, red cheeks, balding on top with shoulder-length gray hair in a ponytail, and a silver earring.
  • Officers note he typically travels on foot or by public transport and walks unsteadily.
  • What he wore when he disappeared is unknown, though he usually wore a black hooded winter jacket, brown shoes, and blue jeans.
  • Tips should go to the Criminal Police, Direktion 1 (Nord) in Wittenau at +49 30 4664-173400 (office hours) or 4664-171100 (after hours), by email to dir1k34@polizei.berlin.de, or to emergency number 110 for immediate action.