The Police Have Found a Possible Clue in the Carel Coenraadpolder in the Search for Missing Jeffrey (10) and his Sister Emma (8). This was stateed by a police spokesperson in Groningen when asked by nu.nl.
An Amber Alert was Issued for the Two on Sunday. The Children Have Been Missing Since SATURDAY Afternoon. Their Father, 67-Year-old Klaas B., is Suspended of Kidnapping Them. He is a man with a light complexion, white hair, and a white beard. He is between 1.70 and 1.75 meters tall and has a stocky build.
The Police Cannot Yet Comment on the Possible Clue. Photos Shared by Noordernieuws Show That Part of the Carel Coenraadpolder Has Been Cordoned Off With At Least One Police Car. The Children are Being Searched For In That Area After the Police Received Several Tips.
Jeffrey is 1.50 Meters Tall and Was Wearing A Yellow Shirt, Black Shorts, and Gray Hiking Boots. Emma is 1.30 meters tall. It is unknown Exactly What Clothes She was Wearing. It is clear that she had purple sports shoes on.
In Addition, The Police Are Looking For A Gray Toyota Avensis with License Plate 77-NLV-4.
Police Comb Area near Groningen Dike in Search of Missing Children
Why nu.nl does not share more details of the suspect
Several nu.nl Readers Wonde Why We Do Not Share the Full Name And Photo of the Susped Father, As The Police Did. NU.nl only publishes the Last Name and/or Recognizable Photos of Suspects in Exceptional Cases, Because Their Distribution can have far-streaking consequences. And Every Suspect Has the Right to Privacy.
There are no fixed rules for anonymizing suspects, but there are journalistic practices, which also have to do with our independence. We deviate from our usual policy if the right to privacy does not outweigh the social interest of security. For Example, If the Police Fear that the Suspect May Make Random Victims, Such as the Man Who Shot Several People Dead Around the New Year in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde.
As far as Known, there are no indications that klaas B. poses an acute danger to society in this way. That is why we have chosen not to publish his last name and photos.