# Missing minors cases in Romania

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/missing-minors-cases-in-romania
> Updated: 2026-10-20T11:27:52.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In October 2026, two separate incidents involving missing minors were reported in Romania.

On October 9, a 12-year-old girl was reported abducted by three individuals in a vehicle in Teleorman County. Following the activation of a ‘Child Abduction Alert’ and the establishment of a crisis cell, authorities confirmed she was found safe during the night. Police opened a criminal case for illegal deprivation of liberty.

On October 20, a 17-year-old girl from Argeș County was located in Olt County. Investigations determined she had left her home voluntarily in a vehicle and had not been the victim of a crime.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Missing 17-year-old girl found safe in Romania

A 17-year-old girl from Argeș County, Romania, who had been reported missing after leaving home voluntarily, has been found safe in Balș, Olt County.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/missing-17-year-old-girl-found-safe-in-romania

### 2026-10-09: Teleorman: 12-year-old girl found safe after abduction

A 12-year-old girl in Teleorman, Romania, was found safe after being forcibly taken by three people in a car. Police have opened a criminal investigation into the abduction.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/teleorman-police-launch-child-abduction-alert-for-12-year-old-girl

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