A mystery has deepened in recent hours surrounding the Macedonian tenant of Stavroula Levendaki, a 45-year-old woman who disappeared from Varipetro in Chania. The man—reportedly the last person to see her before her disappearance—has given testimony to police more than twice, yet he remains untraceable at his residence. Sources indicate he is now also being sought by authorities.
Last Known Contact
This individual is among four people questioned so far in connection with Levendaki’s disappearance. He was the final person to see her alive, reportedly meeting her at the house she owned and rented out. According to his own account, she visited the property briefly, sitting for a few minutes before leaving.
He was summoned again yesterday for further questioning, as investigators aim to clarify her movements and possible motives behind her sudden vanishing.
Timeline and Key Questions
On Saturday, 30 May, Levendaki followed a specific route before disappearing. She first visited her family home in Varipetro, Chania. Around noon, she met an agricultural worker to pay him for services. She then went to a nearby property she owned and leased—where tenants said they saw her carrying a bag.
Afterwards, she headed toward a local bus stop, intending to return to Chania city, where she lives permanently and works at a taverna. Her mobile phone ceased transmitting signals—and was ultimately deactivated—in the broader area of Agia. She never reached her destination and has not contacted anyone since.
Authorities are now investigating whether she boarded the bus bound for Chania—or vanished before reaching the stop.
CCTV and Unanswered Questions
Footage from cameras installed at the rented property has become central to the investigation—even though parts of the recordings appear to have been erased. Investigators are trying to determine whether Levendaki deleted them herself or if someone else did. Other pressing questions include: Did she harm herself? Was she harmed? Why did she urgently ask the worker to collect his payment earlier than planned?
It has now been 20 days since she was last seen.
Family’s Concerns
Her family remains deeply anxious, awaiting answers about what happened to their loved one. Her brother—who describes their relationship as largely formal—believes she would never intentionally harm herself.
Background
For a period, Levendaki lived in her hometown village. When she started working, she began searching for a studio apartment. On Facebook, she posted: “Good evening, I’m looking for a furnished one-room studio in Ano Koum Kapí, approx. 25 sq.m.”
Witness Statement
In an interview with newsit.gr, the worker—the last person to see her—recalled: “She called me beforehand: ‘I’ll be home by 5:30—I’ll give you the money then.’ I said okay. Then she called again and said, ‘Come now—I’ll be delayed giving you the money later.’ I replied, ‘I don’t have a car—it’s fine, we can do it another time.’ But she insisted: ‘I’ll delay paying you later.’ So I took my car and went. It was around 2:00 p.m. She gave me the money.”