Concerns Deepen As Missing Doctor Remains Unfound For 1 Month
A month has passed since 33 year old Cretan doctor Alexis Tsikopoulos vanished, leaving his family and authorities struggling for answers. His final contact came on Sunday 7 December 2025, when he phoned his father in Thessaloniki to say he felt unwell and urged him to travel to Heraklion.
Later that day, his car was discovered broken down in a village in Apokoronas, yet no trace of him has emerged despite extensive searches. His disappearance has continued to fill his parents with growing worry as investigative efforts have not produced a single lead.
His mother has remained in Chania throughout the past month, assisting authorities and refusing to leave the island until her son is found. Her plea for answers reflects the despair of the family as they endure the prolonged uncertainty.
Information provided to investigators indicates that Alexis had been struggling with a personal issue in recent years and had stopped taking medication he had previously been prescribed. This detail has added to the urgency of the search.
Police teams have followed up on multiple reported sightings from residents in various parts of Chania, yet every lead so far has led to another dead end. The continued absence of results has intensified the emotional toll on his family.
A Silver Alert has been issued for Alexis, and the family is appealing to anyone with information to contact the authorities immediately. Their call for help underscores the pressing need for any clue that could point to his whereabouts.
Emergency services involved in the search include police officers, firefighters, an EMAK unit equipped with a trained dog and drone crews conducting aerial sweeps of areas where he might have gone. The coordinated search effort continues without pause.
