How to find a missing person in Australia

In Australia, more than 38,000 missing persons reports are received by police each year. While most people are found within a short period of time, there remain approximately 2,600 long term missing persons; those who have been missing for more than three months. Missing persons’ cases are investigated by State and Territory police.

Who is missing?

The National Missing Persons Coordination Centre (NMPCC) uses a variety of methods including this website to profile missing persons across the country. Our promotion of missing persons includes; Missing Persons Posters, Facebook and social media, outdoor advertising, partnerships with corporate supporters and through events such as International Missing Children’s Day and National Missing Persons Week.

View profiles of missing persons in Australia

Please note: the cases listed do not represent every missing person in Australia that has been reported to police. The NMPCC profiles cases provided by State and Territory Missing Persons Units when the missing person is considered long-term. If you are searching for a specific missing person, or a person matching a specific description, please see our site search tips page.

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How do I find someone missing in Australia?

Police agencies and registers.
Call: 1800 000 634 launch..
Email: [email protected] launch..

What is the best way to find a missing person?

13 Ways to Find a Missing Person for Free.
File a Missing Person's Report. ... .
Contact Local Hospitals, Jails, and Coroners. ... .
Do an Online Search. ... .
Look into Online Directories. ... .
Utilize Social Media. ... .
Check their Phone's Location. ... .
Post Photos of the Missing Person in Local Places. ... .
Look into a Missing Persons Database..

How do I find a lost family member?

You may also wish to consult the website of National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NAMUS), an organization that maintains a national database on all missing persons and provides free investigative support.

How do you find a missing person who doesn't want to be found?

Here are seven common techniques used for skip tracing and how to find someone who doesn't want to be found:.
Social media. Social media is a treasure trove of information. ... .
Image search. ... .
AKAs. ... .
Synthetic identities. ... .
5. Mail forwarding service. ... .
Voter registration. ... .
Motor vehicle registration..