On October 9, 2025, 16‑year‑olds Karol Szewczyk and Joanna Ciepluch vanished from Koluszki, sparking a cross‑border search focused on the Polish‑Czech frontier.
New Information on the Missing Teens
Recent reports confirm the pair was last observed on October 9 at the Koluszki railway station, en route to buy tickets to Wrocław. They had also posted a social‑media update on that day, supposedly from Wrocław, according to the Facebook profile “SOS Zaginięcia.”
Police Focus on the Polish‑Czech Border
The Łódź Police Department says investigations are now concentrated on the Polish‑Czech border region. Contacts have been established with Lower Silesian police, the Border Guard, and Czech police officers.
City Surveillance Holds a Key
Polish and Czech authorities have deployed canine units, and one of the missing teens is captured by a city camera in the Koluszki area. Both banks of the border are heavily involved.
Internet Challenge Theory Explored
The police are looking into a possible link to the online “48Hours Challenge,” but they have not confirmed the theory. They state that all leads are being examined and existing information is being verified across Poland.
Physical Descriptions and Call for Tips
Polish authorities released physical descriptions: Joanna Ciepluch is 160 cm tall, slim, brown‑eyed with dark‑brown shoulder‑length hair, wearing a black pullover, black five‑stripe shorts, a black padded jacket with hood, white ankle‑high shoes, a white small purse, and wireless headphones on the day of disappearance. Karol Szewczyk is 175 cm tall, slim, with short dark‑blond hair, blue eyes, and a large scar on the right elbow, wearing black ankle‑high shoes, a black windbreaker, and light‑colored jeans. Authorities urge anyone who may help locate the missing teens to contact the Łódź‑East County Police Command at 11 Listopada 62 f or dial 112.
