Authorities are searching for a missing 14-year-old American teenager, Aydin Brown, who disappeared while on a Caribbean Princess cruise docked in Germany. Brown was last seen exiting the ship shortly after it docked on July 4 at the port of Warnemünde.
Authorities are searching for a missing American teenager who disappeared while on a Caribbean Princess cruise docked in Germany.
Aydin Brown, 14, was last seen exiting a Caribbean Princess cruise ship shortly after it docked on July 4 at the port of Warnemünde, according to Rostock Police.
Missing American Teen Disappears from Caribbean Princess Cruise in Germany
Caribbean Princess told Fox News Digital that they are working with local police to find Brown.
"We are actively collaborating with German law enforcement on a missing person’s case involving a 14-year-old young man who disembarked from the Caribbean Princess in Warnemunde on Thursday morning without an escort," the cruise line said in a statement.
Missing American Teen Disappears from Caribbean Princess Cruise in Germany
Brown's disappearance has sparked concern among his family and friends. His cousin, Anne Yaktiyol, wrote on social media that Brown's disappearance is a "nightmare."
"My worst nightmare continues to unroll. Aydin remains missing. It appears once he left the ship in Warnemunde, Germany, he may have been lured away," Yaktiyol wrote.
Missing American Teen Disappears from Caribbean Princess Cruise in Germany
The Rostock police are now using a photo from a surveillance camera to search for a witness who was seen with Brown on Thursday morning prior to his disappearance.
Warnemünde, the city Brown was last seen in, is about two hours from Berlin.
Missing American Teen Disappears from Caribbean Princess Cruise in Germany
It remains unclear whether Brown left the ship on his own or if he was accompanied by his grandmother. Rostock police said an investigation revealed that Brown and his grandmother reportedly got into an argument which led him to leave the ship.
Police are requesting that the witness report immediately to the Rostock Criminal Investigation Department.
The police are also asking the public for help with any information on Brown's whereabouts.
Brown is described as being approximately 5'8" tall, with brown hair and brown eyes, weighing around 220 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray, zip-up sweatshirt and dark-colored trouser pants. He was also carrying a large black backpack with "AMAZON" on the front.
"Upon discovering the situation, we immediately contacted the local police, who have been leading the search ever since," the cruise line said in a statement. "We understand the distress this situation has caused and will continue to provide ongoing on-site support to the family during this challenging time."
