WAKAYAMA (TR) – It has been discovered that an acquaintance of a male German college pupil who went lacking in right here earlier this month was involved with a good friend in Germany across the time of his disappearance. The good friend informed TV Asahi (Oct. 24) that they didn’t “sense something uncommon.”
In accordance with the police, Claudio Worm, 21 entered Japan on a vacationer visa on September 21. After touring Tokyo, he entered Wakayama Prefecture on September 30. He dropped out of contact about two weeks later.
It was beforehand thought that his final recognized contact was when he exchanged messages together with his mom on social media at round 5 a.m. on October 10. Nevertheless, it has emerged that he spoke to a feminine good friend who lives in Germany two days later.
The good friend informed the community that she spoke to him at round 1 a.m. on October 12. “He stated he had been ingesting at a bar,” the girl stated, “however he didn’t appear very drunk and he appeared to be having fun with his keep in Wakayama. So, I didn’t sense something uncommon.”
In accordance with police, a person believed to be Worm was seen in safety digital camera footage getting into Wakayama on September 30. He was later seen on safety digital camera footage close to Nankai Electrical Railway’s Wakayamashi Station at round 8:30 p.m. on October 11.
His passport, garments, toothbrush and different objects had been present in a close-by public bathroom. His cell phone was found on a bridge over the Kino River. His pockets and backpack haven’t been discovered.
The feminine good friend additionally informed the community that Worm has been a fan of Japanese manga and anime since he was in center faculty.
“He’s a form, pleasant one that takes care of his mates and isn’t the kind of one that would stand up to one thing dangerous,” the good friend stated. “I don’t suppose it is a regular disappearance, however I need to imagine that he wasn’t concerned in any crime or accident and left of her personal volition.”
Standing roughly 172 centimeters tall, Worm is of medium construct and has blonde hair. He was final seen carrying a black backpack, whitish trousers, a black long-sleeved shirt and white sneakers.
Individuals with info on Worm’s whereabouts are requested to name the Wakayama Prefectural Police, Private Security Division at 073-423-0110 or the Nishi Police Station at 073-424-0110.
