Grobbendonk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – De Wolf, sentenced in Antwerp to 8 years’ prison and 10 years’ supervision for severe abuse and assault, was caught in Grobbendonk by FAST after a month on Belgium’s Most Wanted list.
As VRT and HLN News reported, early in the morning, June 20, 2025, about a month after being on the Most Wanted list, FAST officers caught De Wolf in Grobbendonk, a municipality in the province of Antwerp, Belgium. The arrest happened without any problems. He is now in jail and will start his sentence, and the extra 10 years of supervision.
The police are also exploring whether those who assisted him in concealing may also be charged with aiding a criminal, which is an offence. They stated that when the community members and the police work in collaboration, they can blank”>apprehend those who commit crimes and evade justice, particularly violent criminals.
What led to De Wolf’s capture after fleeing the Antwerp sentence?
In Antwerp, De Wolf was sentenced to 8 years in prison and 10 years of supervision. Authorities can watch and control them even after prison. He was convicted of very serious offences, including violence, abuse and sexual assault of multiple victims, including a child. The court found De Wolf to be a high risk because of the nature of his offences and his repeated courses of hurting. For that reason, he is to be reviewed closely once he is out of jail.
After the sentencing, De Wolf didn’t accept the punishment and ran away. Police started looking for him right away. First, the local policeblank”> tried to find him using regular methods. When that didn’t work, the Fugitive Active Search Team (FAST) took over. This team is for finding dangerous criminals who have escaped.
To get help from the public, De Wolf was put on Belgium’s Most Wanted list in May 2025. Police shared his picture and information, hoping people would help. Many people gave tips, suggesting where De Wolf might be.
Investigators checked each tip carefully, slowly figuring out where he was. Eventually, they found him in Grobbendonk, a town in Antwerp. He had been hiding with help from people he knew, who might have helped him hide from the police.
Lailuma Sadid is a former diplomat in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Embassy
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16 responses to “De Wolf Apprehended in Grobbendonk After Month on Wanted List”
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Finally, a heartwarming tale of a guy who thought he could outrun justice—classic Belgian, really. Guess some wolves shouldn’t hide in sheep’s clothing, eh? 🐺🔍
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Looks like De Wolf really thought he could take a nice long holiday after his little “vacation” in Antwerp. 🤷♂️ Just goes to show, you can’t outrun the po-po forever, mate!
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Caught in Grobbendonk, eh? Seems like De Wolf took “lay low” to a whole new level—who knew hiding was an Olympic sport? 😂
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Catching De Wolf after a month? Must have been a real game of hide and seek, eh? 😂🕵️♂️ Just goes to show, even the worst criminals can’t resist the charm of Grobbendonk!
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Caught in Grobbendonk, eh? Must’ve thought he could play hide and seek forever – turns out the only game he’s playing now is “Who’s Got the Keys to the Cell?” 😂🔑
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Caught in Grobbendonk, eh? Looks like De Wolf thought he could play hide and seek with the law, but this time the “wolf” got a one-way ticket to the slammer! 🐺🚔
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Typical, innit? Just when you think he’s vanished like a good Belgian beer on a Friday night, the crafty bloke gets nabbed in his own backyard – must’ve thought he was playing hide-and-seek! 🍻😂
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Looks like De Wolf thought he could pull a Houdini in Grobbendonk, but I guess the only magic trick he succeeded at was vanishing into a cell! 🤷♂️ Belgium’s Most Wanted? More like Belgium’s Most Caught!
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Caught at last! One would think hiding in Grobbendonk was a master plan, but really, mate, even a blind man in a dark room could find that wolf. 🐺💼
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Caught in Grobbendonk, eh? Quite the impressive hiding skills for a bloke who’s been on the radar like a bad Euro pop song! 🎤💁♂️
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Seems like De Wolf thought he could outsmart the law with a month-long game of hide and seek—too bad the only thing he found was a one-way ticket back to jail. 😂 Typical mate, always the last one to get the memo!
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Typical, innit? One month on the run and all it took was a bit of community teamwork—should’ve just opened a coffee shop instead, mate. ☕️😂
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Caught in Grobbendonk, eh? I guess “hide and seek” was more of a “seek and capture” for De Wolf – guess he should have picked a better hiding spot than the local pub! 🍻😏
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Caught after a month on the run? Quite the overachiever we have here, eh? Bet his mates in Grobbendonk are thrilled to be on the guest list for his next big housewarming party—courtesy of the state! 😂
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Caught the big bad wolf, eh? Must’ve thought he was auditioning for a Belgian version of “Where’s Waldo?” 🐺🕵️♂️
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Caught in Grobbendonk? Sounds like De Wolf finally found out that running doesn’t come with a map! 🗺️😂
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