Police issue alert for missing 16-year-old girl in Nicosia

Cypriot authorities have issued a public appeal for information regarding the disappearance of 16-year-old Maria Krasimirova Lazarova. The teenager was reported missing from her place of residence in the Nicosia district on October 4, 2026.

Maria is described as having a slim build and is approximately 1.65 meters tall. She has black, shoulder-length hair and black eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a pair of long blue jeans and a black short-sleeved t-shirt. She was also carrying a white bag. Authorities have provided a physical description to assist the public in identifying her.

The Cyprus Police are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward to assist in locating the minor. Citizens can contact the Nicosia Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at 22-802222, report to their nearest police station, or call the Citizen's Line at 1460. The investigation is currently ongoing as law enforcement continues to search for her whereabouts.