Missing American citizen Travis Pete Timmerman reportedly found in Damascus
American citizen Travis Pete Timmerman, who was reported missing and last seen in Hungary, has been located in Damascus following his release from the Sednaya Prison, a facility associated with the deposed Syrian regime.
Photos of Timmerman, taken by Anadolu Agency (AA), confirm his presence in the Syrian capital.
Details of discovery of Travis Pete Timmerman
Timmerman, 29, had been unaccounted for since his disappearance in Hungary, where he was last seen near a church in Budapest’s 2nd District.
- Descriptions of Timmerman indicate he is between 180-185 centimeters tall, with an average build and brown eyes.
- At the time of his disappearance, he was believed to be wearing a red or orange sweater and blue jeans.
Timeline of events
Authorities in Hungary had launched a search operation for Timmerman after receiving reports of his disappearance.
Investigators noted his last known location and appealed for information, urging individuals with knowledge of his whereabouts to contact local authorities anonymously through a dedicated hotline.
Timmerman’s unexpected reappearance in Damascus, Syria follows his detention in Sednaya Prison, where he was reportedly held during the deposed regime’s rule. His current condition appears stable, according to AA reports, and steps are being taken to confirm his identity and facilitate his return home.