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Lars Mittank

Lars Joachim Mittank is a German man who disappeared on 8 July 2014 near Varna Airport in Varna, Bulgaria.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Lars Joachim Mittank is a German man who disappeared on 8 July 2014 near Varna Airport in Varna, Bulgaria. He was 28 years old at the time of his disappearance, and the case remains unsolved. The disappearance attracted wide online attention because of CCTV footage showing his last known movements.

Background

Lars Joachim Mittank was born on 9 February 1986 and is identified in German police notices as a German national from the Marne area. He travelled to Bulgaria with friends in 2014 for a holiday.

Disappearance

Mittank disappeared on 8 July 2014 near Varna Airport in Bulgaria after being last seen in the airport area. Reports and media accounts describe his final movements as unusual and widely viewed online, but his whereabouts after that point remain unknown.

Investigation and public attention

German authorities have continued to list him as missing, and the case has been the subject of public appeals and media coverage. The disappearance became especially well known because of airport CCTV footage and repeated online discussion of the case.

Status

No confirmed sighting or recovery has resolved the case, and Mittank remains missing. Public reports and case summaries continue to describe the disappearance as unsolved.

Key facts

  • Mittank was vacationing in Bulgaria with friends in late June and early July 2014.
  • He was last confirmed seen at Varna Airport on 8 July 2014.
  • German police list him as a missing person in connection with the case.
  • The disappearance gained major online attention after CCTV footage of his final known movements circulated widely.
  • The case has not been solved, and no confirmed trace of him has been found since 2014.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lars Mittank?
Lars Joachim Mittank is a German man who disappeared in Bulgaria in July 2014 and remains missing.
When did Lars Mittank disappear?
He disappeared on 8 July 2014.
Where was Lars Mittank last seen?
He was last confirmed seen near Varna Airport in Varna, Bulgaria.
How old was Lars Mittank when he disappeared?
He was 28 years old.
Has Lars Mittank been found?
No confirmed evidence has located him since 2014, and the case remains unsolved.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Lars_Mittank
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, disappearance date, last known location, and unsolved status.
  2. Bundeskriminalamt — https://www.bka.de/DE/IhreSicherheit/Fahndungen/Personen/Vermisste/Mittank/Sachverhalt_Mittank.html
    Supports: German police notice confirming Mittank as a missing person and noting his last contact with his mother during the trip.
  3. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermisstenfall_Lars_Mittank
    Supports: German-language summary of the disappearance and its public attention.
  4. Crime + Investigation — https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/articles/vanished-lads-holiday-disappearance-lars-mittank
    Supports: Travel context, public interest, and the claim that his whereabouts remain unknown.
  5. All That's Interesting — https://allthatsinteresting.com/lars-mittank
    Supports: Public attention to the case and online spread of footage.