Contact the police immediately if:
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The whereabouts of someone is unknown
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You fear for their safety
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You have concerns for their welfare.
You do not need to wait 24 hours before making a report.
How to report a missing person
Report a missing person:
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At a police station in person
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By phone on 941 8083/ 941-8082/ 941-8067.
Provide as much information as possible. This will help us in our investigation.
Include:
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When and where the person was last seen or heard from
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Places the missing person likes to visit
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Their cause of absence if known
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A full description of the missing person
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A recent photograph
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Any medical problems, requirements or medications they need
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Any other reasons for your concern about their safety or welfare
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Names, addresses and phone numbers of friends and associates.
What the police will do
We will make enquiries in the area where the person was last seen. The police will keep in contact with you during that time.
If the disappearance is suspicious, the investigation may be taken over by the Criminal Investigation Department.
Public assistance
If you have information on the possible whereabouts of a missing person contact:
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911
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Crime Stoppers on 1800 8477
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Any police station
If you are missing
Being a missing person is not a crime.
We ask that you call your family and friends to let them know that you are alright.
If you don’t want to make contact with your family and friends you can ask the 911 Centre to pass on a message.
The police will not tell anyone where you are without your permission.
Missing Persons Coordination Centre
The police works in partnership with government, non-government agencies and the community to:
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Help reduce the incidence of missing persons
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Locate missing persons as quickly as possible
- Provide support to the missing person, their family, friends and the community.