etsittävässä

Etsittävä is a Finnish term that translates to "wanted" or "sought" in English. It is commonly used in legal contexts, particularly in relation to criminal investigations and law enforcement. When an individual is described as etsittävä, it means that the police or other authorities are actively looking for them. This could be due to a warrant for their arrest, suspicion of a crime, or a need to question them about an ongoing investigation.

The status of being etsittävä can arise from various situations. For instance, a person might be etsittävä if they have failed to appear in court, are a suspect in a criminal case, or are believed to be a victim of a crime who needs to be located. Law enforcement agencies often publish information about individuals who are etsittävä, sometimes with their photographs, to enlist public assistance in finding them. This public appeal is a common strategy to broaden the search beyond official channels.

The term etsittävä can also be applied to objects or missing persons, though its most frequent application is to individuals. In the context of missing persons, the term can be used when an official search is underway. The process of locating someone who is etsittävä involves various investigative techniques, including checking known addresses, contacting associates, and utilizing surveillance or other technological means. The goal is always to apprehend or locate the individual safely and efficiently.