Luc Vandezande, 61, Missing Since Friday in Wilsele-Putkapel

A search is underway for 61-year-old Luc Vandezande, who has been missing since Friday, May 22, after leaving his home in the Verbroederingsstraat in Wilsele-Putkapel, a sub-municipality of Leuven, Belgium. Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could help locate him.

Disappearance

According to Het Laatste Nieuws, Luc Vandezande left his residence between 5:30 PM and 11:30 PM on Friday, May 22. The wide time window suggests uncertainty about the exact moment of his departure. Since then, all trace of him has been lost.

The missing person alert was issued by the Federal Police at the request of the Leuven Public Prosecutor’s Office (Parket van Leuven). The alert was published by regional newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws on Sunday, May 24, three days after his disappearance.

Description

Vandezande is described as having a sturdy build with short, dark shaved or cropped hair. He is 61 years old and a resident of the Wilsele-Putkapel area, a residential locality on the northeastern edge of Leuven in the province of Flemish Brabant.

Police Appeal

In a standard practice for cases where there is no immediate suspicion of foul play, authorities have also appealed directly to Luc Vandezande himself to contact his loved ones as soon as possible to reassure them. The lack of any trace for over two days remains a concern for investigators.

How to Help

Anyone who has seen Luc Vandezande or has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the police through the following channels:

• Free phone: 0800 30 300
• Email: opsporingen@police.belgium.eu

The search remains in its early stages, and authorities are hoping that public assistance will lead to a swift resolution. This is a developing story and updates may follow as new information becomes available.