Overview
- The boy was reported missing Friday midday in the Jerichower Land district after last being seen near a school in Genthin.
- Police issued a public alert describing him as about 1.40 meters tall with medium-length curly hair, wearing a black sweater with a skeleton print and a blue rain jacket.
- Initial search efforts did not locate him, and officers asked residents to provide information to the Jerichower Land station.
- He was located Friday evening, and authorities said the search was concluded the same night.
- Multiple outlets, including Stern and dpa/Die Zeit, reported police statements noting numerous public tips and fast media dissemination led to the quick resolution.