Three Teenagers Missing from Sleeuwijk: Urgent Police Appeal

Sleeuwijk, Netherlands – February 27, 2026 – Dutch police are urgently searching for three teenagers – Jesse (14), Zoë (13), and a 14-year-old female friend – who have been missing since Wednesday evening. The teens were last seen departing from Sleeuwijk on foot, and authorities are concerned for their well-being.

Details of the Missing Teens

Jesse is approximately 1.60 meters tall, with a slender build and brown curly hair. He was last seen wearing a dark jacket, black jeans, and light-colored shoes. He also has braces. The Kontakt reports that the family believes the teens may have been heading towards Rotterdam.

Zoë is described as having a slender build and short, blond curly hair. She was wearing dark clothing on Wednesday and is shorter than Jesse. NOS News confirms this description.

The third missing teenager is also shorter than Jesse and has blond hair. She was last seen wearing a dark blue hoodie with a white t-shirt underneath, blue jeans, white sneakers, and a black backpack. Hart van Nederland details her attire.

Police Investigation and Public Appeal

Police are treating the case as an “urgent missing persons” investigation and are actively seeking any information that could lead to the teens’ whereabouts. Authorities have asked anyone with information to contact them at 0900-8844. If the teens are sighted, the public is urged to call 112 immediately. One of the missing teens is known to be from Hardinxveld-Giessendam, in Zuid-Holland.

Ongoing Search Efforts

A large-scale search is underway, and police are utilizing social media to disseminate information and solicit tips from the public. Families of the missing teens are deeply concerned and have made a public plea for assistance. DGKI reports the families fear the teens may have traveled to Rotterdam.