German footballer's father disappeared without a trace - helpless police questioned friends

Created: 12/29/2022, 2:44 p.m

By: Marius Epp

The Magdeburg second division professional Kai Brünker has been missing his father since Christmas.

There is no trace of him, now friends are being questioned.

Villingen-Schwenningen - Where is Dirk Brünker?

The father of the second division striker Kai Brünker has been missing since December 23.

He had not returned from a pub crawl in Villingen, Baden.

Kai Brünker himself comes from the town on the edge of the Black Forest.

The police have been looking for the 61-year-old with hundreds and a helicopter for the past few days and are now questioning friends and acquaintances.

The police are currently assuming an accident, but a crime cannot be ruled out.

They are investigating "in all directions," said police spokesman Jörg Kluge.

Second division professional asks for help – his father is missing: "Please report"

Kai Brünker, who has been playing for Magdeburg since 2020, has meanwhile asked the population via Instagram for information.

"Every tip is important.

If anyone noticed anything unusual, please report it," wrote the football professional.

He hopes his father will show up.

"Everything is completely open," said the police spokesman.

The search is still focused on the route from Gasthaus Ott to Brünker's home address.

The last time the missing person was seen was at the inn.

Numerous citizens took part in the search, which unfortunately has so far been unsuccessful.

Dirk Brünker has been missing for several days.

© Flaviu Buboi/imago/Police

Who saw Dirk Brünker?

Father of Magdeburg professional disappeared without a trace

“My family and I are overwhelmed by my father's concern and continued search.

We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

It's amazing what a huge area we've already searched," says Kai Brünker in his Instagram story.

People who have seen the missing person or who can provide information about his whereabouts are asked to contact the police on 07721/601-0. Dirk Brünker is 1.90 meters tall and slim, according to the police description of the person .

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