Mystery deepens as search for missing Gießen man Alexej Schwagerus continues
Police in Gießen are appealing for help to locate Alexej Schwagerus, a 53-year-old man who went missing on December 30, 2025. Despite months of searches involving drones, divers, and public assistance, his whereabouts remain unknown. Authorities have yet to uncover any major leads in the case. Alexej Schwagerus was last seen in Grünberger Straße in Gießen on the day of his disappearance. At the time, he wore a distinctive gray-and-red checked wool coat with blue-and-yellow details, layered over a light gray bomber jacket. Standing around 170 cm tall with unkempt hair, he has not been in contact with friends or associates since vanishing.
The investigation has expanded after unconfirmed reports of possible sightings near Frankfurt. Police have searched the Lahn River and surrounding areas but have found no trace of him. Officers have not dismissed the possibility that Schwagerus could be in a vulnerable or helpless state. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Gießen Nord police station on +49 641/7006-3755 or visit their nearest police station. For media inquiries, the Mittelhessen Police Headquarters Press Office can be reached at +49 641/7006-2055 or via email at [email protected]. Outside office hours, the Duty Police Commander is available at +49 641/7006-3381 or [email protected].
The search for Alexej Schwagerus continues, with police relying on public cooperation to gather new leads. As of April 3, 2026, no confirmed sightings or evidence have emerged. Authorities remain committed to locating him and determining the circumstances of his disappearance.
