In Finsterwolde, the police have set up a coordination point. From the community center, various private search groups and individuals are being sent to different locations in East Groningen. These areas have become interesting search areas for the police thanks to tips in the investigation, but they are not the only locations being searched.

Great Need to Help

The police notice that people are eager to help search for Jeffrey and Emma, but they advise against searching on their own initiative. It is not wise to search on your own. Therefore, on Tuesday, we asked those who wanted to help to report in Finsterwolde. From here, all search operations are coordinated. The police officers at this coordination point are in close contact with the investigation team working behind the scenes.

Many voluntary search groups that the police often collaborates with are assisting in the search. However, on Tuesday, many residents from the surrounding villages also helped search under the direction of the police. We greatly appreciate that. The search operations on Tuesday have not led to the discovery of Jeffrey and Emma as of the time of publication. The police are still searching for their father, Klaas Bijl, who is suspected of having abducted the children.

The Search Continues Relentlessly Behind the Scenes

The search operations and the Amber Alert are visible parts of the investigation into the abduction of Jeffrey and Emma. Behind the scenes, a large investigation team is conducting investigations, and a Staff Large-Scale Special Action (SGBO) is active. This involves dozens of detectives, each looking at the case with their specialized knowledge. The expertise of the National Expertise Center for Missing Persons of the police has also been enlisted.

Again Tonight in Opsporing Verzocht

The disappearance of Jeffrey and Emma will again be highlighted tonight in Opsporing Verzocht. Tune in tonight at 20:25 on NPO 2.