LatviaPublished: 8 July 2026 at 10:37

Police search for missing teenager Tekle Gdey who left a child care center

The Northern Latgale Police Station of the Latgale Regional Administration is searching for Tekle Gdey, born in 2008, who left a child care center and has not returned.

The Northern Latgale Police Station of the State Police's Latgale Regional Administration has launched a search for the missing teenager Tekle Gdey. The youth, born in 2008, left a child care center and has not returned since. He has also not provided any information about his current whereabouts.

According to the police, Tekle Gdey has a tendency to wander. His description: dark skin, 1.72 m tall, slim build, short curly dark hair. He speaks English. He was last seen wearing a black hooded jacket, black sports pants, and sports shoes.

Anyone with information about Tekle Gdey's possible location is urged to call 64603577 or 112, or email ziemellatgale@latgale.vp.gov.lv.

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