Alexander G., a 44-year-old deaf Ukrainian man, turned himself in to police at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on Friday evening after escaping from a forensic psychiatric facility in Cologne.
How the escape unfolded
Alexander G. Fled during a supervised outing to a parish house in Cologne on Wednesday afternoon, according to police. He had been detained in the Maßregelvollzug system following a violent offense. Authorities issued a public warning advising citizens not to approach him and to call emergency services immediately if sighted.
Why he approached police at the airport
At approximately 10:30 p.m. On Friday, Alexander G. Entered the terminal building and used hand signals to attract the attention of a police patrol. He requested assistance and identified himself when prompted. Officers communicated with him via mobile text translation technology due to his deafness and leverage of Ukrainian Sign Language. His identity was confirmed through police databases, leading to his arrest.
What happens next
Alexander G. Is now in police custody and will be returned to the forensic psychiatric system in Cologne. No further details about potential legal proceedings or evaluations have been released. Authorities have not disclosed his motivations for turning himself in or whether he attempted to leave the country.
Why did Alexander G. Escape from the psychiatric facility?
The source material does not specify the reasons behind his escape during the supervised outing.
How did police communicate with Alexander G. Given his deafness?
Officers used electronic text translation via mobile devices to communicate with him, as he relies on Ukrainian Sign Language.
