AMSTERDAM — Dutch law enforcement authorities have issued an urgent public appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of a 29-year-old woman who has now been missing for more than a week, sparking deep concern among both investigators and her family.
The missing woman, identified by authorities as Hajar, was last seen in the Dutch capital on Sunday, October 4. According to the investigation led by the Amsterdam police department, she departed from the RAI exhibition and convention center area, situated in the southern district of the city, and traveled in the direction of Buitenveldert, a residential neighborhood known for its green spaces and proximity to the Zuidas business district.
Investigators have revealed a crucial detail from the timeline of her disappearance: at the time she was last spotted, Hajar was cycling alongside an unidentified man. Police and witnesses noted that the pair were sharing a single black ladies’ bicycle as they rode away from the RAI area. The identity of this man remains completely unknown to authorities, and police are treating locating him as a matter of high priority to piece together the sequence of events that led to her disappearance.
Law enforcement agencies have released physical descriptors in the hope that members of the public might recognize her or recall seeing the pair last week. Hajar is described as standing between 1.65 meters and 1.70 meters tall—approximately five feet five inches to five feet seven inches—with distinctive dark curly hair and dark eyes.
Authorities have also provided details regarding the clothing she was last known to have worn prior to her departure, though they have urged caution as her attire at the exact moment she left the RAI area remains unconfirmed. On the day before she went missing, Hajar was seen wearing a striking tiger-print dress paired with white New Balance athletic shoes. Police investigators are currently working to determine whether she was still wearing this specific outfit when she left the southern Amsterdam hub, or if she had changed clothes beforehand.
The passage of more than a week without contact or confirmed sightings has drastically escalated the urgency of the search. In a statement released to the public, a spokesperson for the Amsterdam police underlined the gravity of the situation, noting that both the investigating officers and Hajar’s relatives are increasingly worried about her safety and well-being. The combination of her sudden disappearance, the lack of digital footprint or communication since October 4, and her association with an unidentified individual on a shared bicycle has elevated concerns within the department.
The Amsterdam police have urged anyone who may have been in the vicinity of the RAI center, the route toward Buitenveldert, or the surrounding streets on the afternoon of Sunday, October 4, to come forward with information. Investigators are particularly interested in speaking with motorists who may have dashcam footage, cyclists, or local residents who recall seeing a man and a woman riding together on a black ladies’ bicycle.
Police hotlines and digital tip lines have been made available for anyone who might possess information regarding Hajar’s current location, the identity of the man she was with, or any potential sightings since she was reported missing.
