A 16-year-old boy from Nizhny Novgorod was found on a bicycle nine days later: details.

      May 15, 2026 22:35 Society A 16-year-old teenager who had been missing in the Nizhny Novgorod region since May 7 has been found alive. This was reported by the press service of the regional Ministry of Internal Affairs. Nine days ago, the young man left on a bicycle from a gardening association in the Kstovo district and disappeared. Initially, volunteers began searching for him, and then law enforcement joined in. It got to the point where a criminal case was opened by the Investigative Committee under the article "Murder." In the end, the boy was found in the Pavlovsky district of the Nizhny Novgorod region. As it turned out, he had taken a cycling trip to the Vladimir region and was returning home when he was stopped by traffic police. The officers recognized him from a bulletin. Soon, the boy will be handed over to his legal representatives. He is doing fine. According to him, no illegal actions were committed against him, the Ministry of Internal Affairs added. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.