In the picturesque Porto, a city famous for its port wine and colorful streets, a drama struck the Polish community. 36-year-old Sylvia Kaczmarek, who has lived in Portugal for five years, disappeared without trace. The last contact with the family took place on 29 September 2025. Police calls for help in search, and loved ones live in uncertainty. What could have happened to a young woman? Here are the details of this загадka case, which may hit the front pages of the newspapers.
Last call and silence
Sylwia Kaczmarek is from the small town of Bedków, Łódź Voivodeship. Five years ago, she left for Porto in search of a better life. According to Police from Tomaszów Mazowiecki, the woman maintained regular phone contact with the family. Conversations were frequent, full of warmth and daily stories. Everything changed on 29 September 2025 – this is the date of the last conversation. From that moment on, Sylvia's phone has been silent, and her whereabouts remain unknown.
According to Onet, missing persons were reported after the loved ones lost all contact. "The woman regularly contacted the family, but the last time the loved ones spoke to her was on September 29. Since then, the phone has been silent" – we read in the article. Gazeta.pl adds that the police are asking for help from anyone who may have seen Sylvia or know something about her fate.
Drawings and particulars
To facilitate the search, police released a detailed description of the missing person. Sylwia Kaczmarek is 163 cm tall, long hair in dark blond and blue eyes. The characteristic sign is the scar after the appendectomy. The pictures that circulate on social media and police sites show a smiling woman wearing sunglasses, posing against the background of a mountainous landscape – probably from a holiday in Morocco or similar region.
Fact.pl describes the case as a "dramatic search for young Polish women in Portugal", stressing that it has not been a sign of life for two months. The Foundation on the Trail, dealing with missing persons searches, also made the appeal available on Facebook, calling for information to be shared.
Police call: "Any information may be key"
Officers from the Criminal Division of the Police District Command in Tomaszów Mazowiecki carry out intensive activities. They appeal to anyone who may have seen Sylvia Kaczmarek or have any information about her whereabouts. You can contact us at:
- People Search and Identification Team: 47 846 22 81 (7:30-15:30)
- Duty Officer: 47 846 22 00 ( 24/7)
- Emergency number: 112 or nearest police unit
The police emphasize that even the slightest clue can help solve the puzzle. The case also gained publicity on social media, where a post on the platform X (formerly Twitter) since @timenews collected thousands of views and dozens of releases.
Similar cases and advice for migrants
Missing persons Unfortunately, Poles abroad are not uncommon. In recent years media They reported similar stories, such as the disappearance of tourists in Spain or seasonal workers in Italy. Experts advise that migrants always inform their loved ones about their plans, use location tracking applications, and avoid lonely trips to unknown places.
In the case of Sylvia Kaczmarek, the lack of trace suggests that there may have been an unfortunate accident, kidnapping or voluntary break-up of contact – although the latter seems to be the least likely option, given close relations with the family. The Polish community in Portugal, focused, among others, on Facebook groups such as "Poles in Portugal", actively engages in the search, providing posters and appeals.
Hope for a Happy Final
The family of Sylvia Kaczmarek does not lose hope. "May the algorithm work on the right side this time" wrote one of the Internet users under a post on X, stressing the importance of social media in such matters. History This reminds us how fragile life is and how important solidarity is in the face of tragedy.
If you have any information, do not delay – report it to the police. Share this article to reach as many people as possible. Maybe you can help solve this mystery and bring Sylvia home.
Source: Tomaszów Mazowiecki Police, One, ♪ I can't believe it ♪, Fact., Foundation on the Trail, social media.
Update, woman found
According to the Police Department in Tomaszów Mazowiecki, the woman was found. Nothing else is known, and the family did not comment.
