In a tragic conclusion to a week-long search, the Mława police confirmed on May 1, 2025, that the body of 16-year-old Maja Kowalska has been found. The search for the missing teenager, who disappeared on April 24, ended after police utilized a tracking dog to locate her remains.
According to reports from SOS Zaginięcia, Maja's body was discovered early in the morning in the vicinity of ul. Podmiejska, where police had been conducting investigations. The spokeswoman for the District Police Headquarters in Mława, Anna Pawłowska, stated, "The search has been completed. The body of the missing person has been found."
Details surrounding Maja's disappearance are heartbreaking. She left her home at approximately 7:40 PM on April 24, telling her family she was going to meet a friend. Just before going silent, she sent a text to a friend asking for urgent contact. However, when that friend called back, Maja's phone was unresponsive. The family reported her missing after she failed to return home within the expected half-hour timeframe.
As the days progressed, Maja's family shared emotional appeals on social media, urging the public to help in the search. They noted that Maja had always kept her phone on and maintained regular contact with them, making her sudden disappearance even more alarming.
On April 29, a breakthrough occurred when Maja's phone was discovered near the railway tracks, close to where it had last logged in at the intersection of ul. Podmiejska and Płońska. This location was significant as it was believed to be where she intended to meet her friend. The police have not ruled out any hypotheses regarding the circumstances of her disappearance and subsequent death.
Despite the ongoing investigation, the police have refrained from releasing specific details about the circumstances surrounding Maja's death, citing the sensitive nature of the ongoing inquiry. Pawłowska emphasized, "Due to the nature of the ongoing activities, we ask for contact with the prosecutor's office for further information."
Unconfirmed reports suggest that Maja's body was found in an apartment in Mława, but police have not officially verified this information. The prosecutor's office is currently investigating the matter to determine the exact circumstances leading to her tragic end.
The community of Mława has been deeply affected by Maja's disappearance and the subsequent confirmation of her death. Many residents have expressed their condolences to the grieving family, highlighting the loss of a young life that has resonated throughout the town.
As the investigation continues, the Mława police are working diligently to uncover the truth behind this heartbreaking case. They are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in piecing together the events leading to Maja's death.
This incident has sparked conversations about the safety of young people in the community and the importance of vigilance when it comes to their well-being. As the family mourns the loss of their beloved daughter, the hope remains that justice will be served and that such tragedies can be prevented in the future.
