Police analyzing Male' CCTV footage in search for missing man

Jul 19, 2025, 4:38 AM
Police headquarters in Male'. --- Photo: Mohamed Shabin/ Adhadhu File

Police headquarters in Male'. --- Photo: Mohamed Shabin/ Adhadhu File

Police are analyzing CCTV footage in search for a man missing from Male' since July 11.

The missing man has been named as 30-year-old Hassan Yameen from Galolhu Garnet house.

In a statement last night, police said they searched Yameen's apartment and found no signs of any suspicious activity or criminal activity.

"Police are analyzing a large number of CCTV footage in connection with the case," the statement read.

The investigation team confirmed that Yameen has not left the Maldives and said they would do everything necessary to find him.

Yameen was reported missing by his family on July 14. The family has not heard from Yameen since he left his house at 9:15 pm on July 11.

Police have urged the public to share information relevant to the case by contacting the hotline at 3322111.

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