Missing 14-year-old boy reported potentially in Athens after disappearing from Italy

The organization ‘The Smile of the Child’ has issued an alert regarding the disappearance of 14-year-old Socrates K., who went missing from the Brescia region of Italy on the morning of Thursday, October 15, 2026.

While his exact location remains unconfirmed, there are reports suggesting the teenager may be in Athens, Greece. The decision to publicize his details was made at the request of his family due to concerns that his life may be at risk.

Socrates is described as being approximately 1.70 meters tall with a thin build, light brown hair, and light brown eyes. On the day he disappeared, he was wearing blue track pants and a matching blue zip-up hoodie. Authorities and the organization urge anyone with information to contact the European Hotline for Missing Children at 116000 or local police immediately.