The 16-year-old Laura, whose disappearance sparked a cross-border investigation between Greece and Germany, has been located by German police, according to Greek media reports.

Those reports state that the teenager is now in the custody of German authorities, potentially bringing an end to weeks of uncertainty after she left her home in Patras on Jan. 8.

Greek authorities have reportedly informed her family of the development, and procedures for her return to Greece are expected to begin in the coming days. Laura is said to be in good health.

From Patras to Germany

The teenager left her home in the western Greek city of Patras on Jan. 8. That same day — hours before her parents officially reported her missing — she boarded a flight to Frankfurt.

Initially, searches were carried out across Greece. As evidence emerged that she had traveled abroad, the investigation expanded to Germany.

In recent days, a European Investigation Order had been issued at the request of the Greek prosecutor’s office in an effort to assist with locating the minor.

Phone Signal Traced to Berlin

According to the reports, German authorities briefly lifted telecommunications privacy restrictions for a few seconds, allowing them to confirm that Laura’s cellphone signal was transmitting from Berlin.

However, a German prosecutor intervened and ordered the immediate suspension of the measure, citing the absence of evidence indicating a criminal offense. Authorities said there were no sufficient indications of abduction. As a result, German authorities discontinued the investigation order and stopped monitoring the device.

Ongoing Legal Coordination

Greek judicial authorities are seeking to forward additional documents to their German counterparts in an effort to substantiate concerns that a risk of abduction may exist.

A teleconference between Greek and German authorities is expected to take place Monday to further address the case.

With Laura now located and reported to be safe, attention is turning to the legal and diplomatic steps required to facilitate her return to Greece.