15-Year-Old Yaren H. Vanishes After Trip to Cologne Without Permission
A 15-year-old girl named Yaren H. has gone missing in North Rhine-Westphalia. Police are urgently seeking information after she was last seen in Erkrath on Tuesday evening, May 5, 2026. Yaren H. was spotted near Erkrath at around 7:30 PM on Tuesday. She had travelled to Cologne with friends earlier that day, reportedly without her parents’ permission. Her last phone contact took place the following day, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, when she was believed to be near Cologne Central Station.
She is described as slightly over 1.60 metres tall, with shoulder-length reddish-brown hair. A small scar or cut on her right eyebrow may help identify her. When last seen, she wore a white T-shirt, black pants, and black sneakers. Authorities have asked anyone with details about her whereabouts to come forward immediately. Witnesses can contact local police or call the emergency number 110.
The search for Yaren H. continues as police gather information on her movements. Anyone who saw her in Erkrath or Cologne between May 5 and May 6, 2026, is urged to report what they know. The investigation remains active.
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