Szeged police search for missing 53-year-old man

Police and rescue organizations are searching for Péter Gróh, a 53-year-old man with mental health issues who disappeared from his care facility in Szeged on September 21, 2026.

A large-scale search operation involved the Szeged Police Department, the Csongrád-Csanád County Police Headquarters, and several volunteer groups, including the South Great Plain Off-road and Tour Disaster Management Association, the Szeged-Tarján Civil Guard, the K9 Search Dog Association, and the Földön-égen Rescue Group. The search utilized thermal imaging drones, search dogs, and personnel to cover approximately 4.5 to 5 kilometers of difficult terrain.

As of the latest reports, the search was suspended at dawn due to conditions, but authorities intend to continue if new information arises. Gróh is described as approximately 173 cm tall, weighing about 70 kg, with a thin build and short gray hair. He was last seen wearing shoes, jeans, and a black puffer jacket. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the police or use the 'Telefontanú' hotline.