Backpacker’s parents ‘devastated’ as body found

WA police believe the body of a man found washed up on a beach near Bunbury is that of German backpacker Jan-Christian Bielenberg who had been missing for more than two weeks.

South West police Detective Senior Sergeant Kylie Whiteley said this afternoon that although the body had not yet been formally identified, it was likely that of 20-year-old Mr Bielenberg.

“At this point we are still attempting to formally identify the male,” Senior Sergeant Whiteley said.

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Parents plea to find missing German Backpacker

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

The parents of missing German backpacker Jan-Christian Bielenberg arrived from Germany yesterday.

They delivered a heart felt plea to their son at a press conference in Bunbury yesterday morning.

They both were hopeful their son would be found alive and well.

“He is alive … until there is proof of the opposite,” Mr Bielenberg said.

Jan-Christian constantly kept contact with them during his time in Australia.

The last time they spoke to their son was two days before his disappearance.

Senior Sergeant Gardiner said police were still hopeful the young tourist would be found alive and well.

Police ask anyone who may have sighted him or with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

 

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Missing Backpacker – Jan-Christian Bielenberg

Missing German Backpacker who disappeared  from a Bunbury hostel has not been seen for more than five days now.                                       

Police have been searching for him and now they are fearing for his safety as he was last seen wearing only his boxer shorts, socks and a brown hooded top.

He was last seen leaving the hostel at 3.43am last thursday after being locked out of his room at the Dolphin Retreat Backpackers in Wellington Street.

He is 190cm, muscular and has short, light brown hair and brown eyes.

Please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with any information.

 

 

 

 

 

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