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Police Seek Information as Search for Missing German Woman Intensifies in Finland

Local authorities are appealing for information about a German woman who went missing in a remote part of Lapland in late June.

The New Finland
By The New Finland
Photo credit: Police/Poliisi

The Briefing

  • German woman missing in Lapland since late June.
  • Empty car was found in the water.
  • Last seen on Lapland trail camera.

Finnish police are continuing their search for a German woman in her 50s who went missing in the northern municipality of Salla at the end of June, urging the public to report any sightings.

The investigation began on Monday, June 29, when authorities received a report about a passenger vehicle submerged in water. Upon arrival, emergency responders found the vehicle completely unoccupied.

Police later confirmed that the car had been driven by a German citizen. The missing woman is described as being approximately 50 years old with dark brown, medium-length hair.

The missing woman is described as being approximately 50 years old with dark brown, medium-length hair.

The last known sighting of the woman was captured on a trail camera near the Teinniöjoki river. This camera is located in Saija, a small village within the Salla region.

Salla is a remote wilderness municipality in Finnish Lapland, characterized by vast forests and swift-moving river systems. The region is highly popular with foreign tourists and nature enthusiasts, but the terrain can present significant navigational challenges.

Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Lapland police department. Sightings and tips can be sent by email to vihjeet.lappi@poliisi.fi, by leaving a voicemail at 0295 466 259, or via WhatsApp at 050 415 5803.

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