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Niels Wienburg, missing from Culemborg since 19 Nov 2016
Niels Wienburg, missing from Culemborg since 19 Nov 2016 - Credit: Politie
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Thursday, 24 November 2016 - 12:55

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Mentally ill teen missing for five days, last seen in Utrecht

The police are looking for 18-year-old Niels Wienberg, whose been missing from Culemborg since Saturday. The teenage boy is mentally ill and needs to take medicine.

Wienberg left his home in Culemborg on foot early Saturday morning. He was seen at the train station in his home town around 2:00 p.m. There were also reports that he was spotted on Utrecht Central Station.

The teenager was wearing a brown jacket with four pockets, grey sweatpants, a plain black T-shirt with long sleeves and brown/gray seakers of the brand Australian when he ws last seen.

As Niels is mentally ill and likely hasn't had his medication for some time, the police advice the public not to approach him. If you see Niels, call the police.

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