Law Enforcement Seek Information on Patrick L. Residing in Herne

In a recent development, the police in Bochum are conducting an extensive search for an individual named Patrick L., who escaped from a secure facility on August 21, 2025. The 32-year-old man, known for his violent offenses in the past, fled during a supervised walk near Wilhelmstraße in Herne.

Patrick L. is described as being 175 cm tall, with a normal to athletic build. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, blue-accented jogging pants, and black training shoes. A distinctive accessory he was wearing was a black fanny pack.

The search is currently being carried out in the areas of Bochum, Herne, Gelsenkirchen, and Siegen. There are indications that Patrick L. may be in the Siegen area. Anyone who encounters the suspect should contact the police emergency number 110 immediately.

A document related to the search for Patrick L. can be found at this link: 250822VP_Patrick_L.pdf. This 61 kB PDF file contains further details about the suspect and the circumstances of his escape.

Inquiries can be made to the Police Bochum Duty Office at [email protected] or by calling 0234 909-3099. The police have not reported a current sighting of Patrick L. in Bochum on the day of the query.

The escape occurred around 12:45 PM on August 21st. After fleeing, Patrick L. headed towards Gelsenkirchen. The police are urging the public to remain vigilant and to contact them if any information regarding Patrick L.'s whereabouts is discovered.

It is crucial to note that this article provides factual information about the ongoing search for Patrick L. and does not include any opinions or speculations. For the latest updates, please refer to official police communications.