Kortenberg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – 64-year-old Denise is missing in Kortenberg, Belgium. Police are searching with drones and dogs.
An elderly woman, 64, went for a walk in the snow on January 9 early but did not return to another appointment scheduled later in the day. The family raised the alarm and reported her missing at 1:22 p.m. According to Ellen Durie, spokesperson for the Leuven public prosecutor’s office, the disappearance is rare and worrying. It didn’t seem like she left on her own, so the police quickly stepped in to help find her.
What efforts are being made to find missing 64-year-old Denise in Kortenberg?
The police, with the help of the Missing Persons Unit, carried out a major search operation in Kortenberg and Meerbeek, as this was possibly the woman’s last location. They used special teams and tools like drones to find her. The authorities worked hard throughout the day, focusing on her safety due to the snowy and risky conditions. The search is still underway and people are waiting for news about whether she has been found or if some other news has now emerged.
Sniffer dogs have been used to track her scent in the snow and a helicopter checked from above, covering more ground. Authorities mentioned that the situation is serious, especially since her disappearance is unusual and the snowy weather makes the search harder.
Denise was last seen wearing a khaki coat, walking shoes, and a green hat with a pompom. Her family is worried and asking everyone to help by keeping an eye out for her. They urge anyone who might have seen her or has information to reach out. The police have set up ways for people to share tips, including an email, speuren@police.belgium.eu and a free hotline, 0800/30 30 0.
