A fourteen-year-old boy has been missing for almost two weeks in the Dutch city of Apeldoorn. The police suspect that Maxim to Poland and possibly even further east. The boy also reportedly shaved his head.
Sven Van Malderen
Journalist at HLN
Source: AD
Maxim has been missing since April 18. Maxim left by bike around noon that Saturday. The police suspect that he traveled in the direction of Twente and then went to Germany.
The police now also suspect that he is traveling to Poland or even further to Eastern Europe. He may do this by bicycle, but he may also use another means of transport.
“We are really concerned”
The police did not reveal what the link with Germany is. His description has now been distributed there. Attention is also being drawn to his disappearance in Poland.
The police distributed a photo of Maxim on April 19. “We really don’t just do that. It shows that we are really concerned and that we can use all the help,” a police spokesperson explained.
No Amber Alert
When Maxim was last seen, he was wearing black sneakers, a black jacket and Nike sweatpants. He also had a red or orange backpack with him. The boy is between 1.50 and 1.60 meters tall and left on a gray women’s bicycle from the Stella brand. According to police, he shaved his head.
No Amber Alert has been issued. The police previously indicated that they had no indications that Maxim had become the victim of a crime. An Amber Alert is only issued in acute danger to life, according to the police.
Searches
Since his disappearance, several searches have been launched. For example, at the request of the family, a search was conducted for him in and around Apeldoorn on Tuesday April 21 and Wednesday April 22. The actions were carried out by SAR (Search and Rescue) Netherlands, a professional investigation organization that responds to missing persons.
The search included vacant buildings and forest areas. The search teams hoped to find Maxim’s bicycle, but they were unable to find it.
Maxim’s family recently released a statement. His parents hoped to be able to “hold him back in their arms soon.” “They appreciate the support they receive from family and friends. They have good contact with the police and call on anyone who has a tip to pass it on to the police,” it said.
