rssSep 1, 2026, 11:48

Search operation in Overveen dunes involved missing 47-year-old from Haarlem

A 47-year-old man from Haarlem remains missing after last being seen on Sunday evening. Police and the Veteran Search Team recently conducted a search operation in the Overveen and Bloemendaal dune area, but he has not yet been found.

Police and the Veteran Search Team conducted an intensive search operation in the dunes near Overveen and Bloemendaal yesterday for a 47-year-old man who remains missing. The individual was last seen in Haarlem on Sunday at 8:00 p.m. and is reported to have left his location on foot. Authorities are concerned for his well-being as the search continues in the coastal area.

The missing man is described as having a large gray beard. Officials have not yet located him and are actively seeking information from the public to assist in the investigation. Members of the community are encouraged to contact the police if they have seen the man or have any information regarding his current whereabouts.

Haarlem Netherlands

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Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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