Jena, June 26, 2026 – The police in Jena are urgently requesting public assistance in the search for a missing senior citizen. Since this Friday afternoon, 89-year-old Gustav Adolf Böhm has been missing; he is believed to be in a helpless state.
- Missing person: Gustav Adolf Böhm (89 years old)
- Missing since: Friday, 26.06.2026
- Last known location: Nursing home in Karl-Marx-Allee, Jena-Lobeda
- Specific danger: Demented, disoriented, helpless state
- Information to: Landespolizeiinspektion Jena at 03641 811124
Concern for missing senior in Jena-Lobeda
89-year-old Gustav Adolf Böhm left the nursing home in Karl-Marx-Allee on Friday afternoon and has not returned since. As the senior suffers from severe dementia and is likely completely disoriented, emergency services assume he is in a helpless state. Due to his condition, the elderly gentleman may exhibit aggressive behavior towards others, specifically potentially using his walking stick. In the past, there have fortunately been repeated successful conclusions to missing person searches in the region, which is why the police are now relying on the alertness of the public.
The police ask individuals traveling in the city area – particularly in the Lobeda district – to keep a lookout. It is suspected that Mr. Böhm may be dressed atypically warm despite the summer temperatures.
Description of the missing person
The Landespolizeiinspektion Jena has released the following details regarding the description of the missing 89-year-old:
- Height: approx. 165 cm
- Weight: approx. 60 kg (slender build with a small belly)
- Distinguishing features: noticeable “hunchback”, wears glasses
- Clothing: Shirt and conspicuous suspenders, likely dressed atypically warm (exact details unknown)
- Aids: He is carrying a walking stick
Information urgently sought: How you can help
Have you seen Gustav Adolf Böhm in the city area since Friday afternoon? Can you provide information regarding his current whereabouts? The police request timely feedback.
Please contact one of the following offices with your information:
- Polizeiinspektion Jena: By telephone at 03641 811124
- Email contact: dsl.id.lpi.jena@polizei.thueringen.de
- Any other police station: You can also dial the emergency number 110
- Case number: Please quote the reference number 0157013/2026 when providing information
🛡️ Tips on behavior when spotting missing persons
If you discover a missing person in a public space who appears disoriented or helpless, you should react calmly and cautiously. The following rules of conduct will help you and the person concerned:
- Keep your distance and speak to them: Address the person calmly and friendly. Since people with dementia can be frightened by approach, avoid hasty movements. In the current case, attention should also be paid to the walking stick.
- Notify the police: Immediately dial the emergency number 110 and describe the exact location and the condition of the person to the officer.
- Stay within sight: If possible, keep the person in view from a safe distance until emergency services arrive. This prevents the person from wandering off unnoticed again.
Source:
LPI-J: Missing – Concern for 89-year-old
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