AMSTERDAM — Dutch authorities have issued an urgent public appeal as concern mounts over the safety and whereabouts of a 29-year-old woman who has been missing in the Dutch capital for more than a week. Investigators have disclosed that she was last seen on closed-circuit television and by eyewitnesses cycling through the southern districts of Amsterdam in the company of an unidentified male.
The missing woman, identified by authorities and her family only by her first name, Hajar, was last seen on Sunday, October 4. According to the investigation timeline released by the Amsterdam police department, Hajar departed from the RAI convention centre area in the southern part of the city, heading in the direction of the nearby Buitenveldert neighbourhood. At the time she was last spotted, she was riding a black ladies’ bicycle alongside an unknown man who was also on the same or a matching bicycle.
More than a week has elapsed since that initial sighting near the RAI complex, prompting law enforcement agencies to escalate their public outreach. Police representatives have stated unequivocally that both investigators and Hajar’s immediate family are increasingly alarmed for her safety and general welfare, noting that her sudden and unexplained disappearance is completely out of character.
In an effort to generate viable leads from the public, investigators have released detailed physical descriptions of the missing woman. Hajar is described as standing between 1.65 and 1.70 metres tall, with a slim to medium build. She has distinctive dark curly hair and expressive dark eyes.
Authorities have also shared details regarding the clothing she was wearing shortly before she vanished, though they have urged caution as her final outfit remains unconfirmed. On the day prior to her disappearance, Hajar was spotted wearing a striking tiger-print dress paired with white New Balance athletic shoes. Police have noted, however, that it remains unclear whether she was still wearing this specific ensemble when she left the RAI area on Sunday afternoon, or if she had changed clothes beforehand.
The investigation is currently being handled by specialized missing persons units within the Amsterdam police force. Detectives are reviewing available security camera footage from businesses, public transit hubs, and residential streets along the suspected route from the RAI exhibition and events complex toward Buitenveldert. Investigators are attempting to trace the exact path taken by Hajar and her male companion, hoping to identify the man she was cycling with and determine his relationship to her, as well as his current whereabouts.
The stretch between the RAI area and Buitenveldert is typically a busy corridor, characterized by a mix of commercial zones, major transit interchanges, exhibition spaces, and quiet residential avenues lined with apartment complexes and green spaces. Because Sunday afternoons in these parts of Amsterdam usually see a steady flow of cyclists, pedestrians, and visitors, investigators are hopeful that someone in the area may recall seeing the pair.
Police are particularly eager to speak with anyone who was in the vicinity of the RAI or Buitenveldert on the afternoon of Sunday, October 4, and who may have noticed a man and a woman riding a black ladies’ bicycle together. Authorities have stressed that even seemingly insignificant details—such as the direction of travel, the demeanor of the individuals, or a specific conversation overheard—could prove vital in piecing together the timeline of Hajar’s disappearance.
Family members, deeply distressed by the prolonged absence and the lack of communication, are urging anyone with information to come forward immediately. The police spokesperson reiterated the family’s growing anxiety, emphasizing that every hour that passes without contact heightens the urgency of the search operation.
Anyone who has seen Hajar, knows of her current whereabouts, or can provide information regarding the identity of the unknown man she was last seen cycling with is strongly encouraged to contact the Amsterdam police immediately through their dedicated tip lines or via the national emergency numbers. Authorities have assured the public that information can be shared confidentially for those who wish to remain anonymous while assisting with the ongoing investigation.
