Missing Persons
Missing Persons Enquiry System
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Every day in New South Wales, over 28 people are reported missing. For their family and friends the wait for contact or information can be agonising. The good news is however, that the NSW Police Force Missing Persons Unit exists to help find your loved ones. Over 99% of missing persons are located, often with the help of the community.
In 2006 some 10,600 people were reported missing in NSW, and more than 30,000 Australia wide. 65% of people reported missing are under the age of 18.
It is important for people to be aware that being reported missing is not a crime and that it is the aim of the NSW Police Force to ascertain if the missing person is safe and well.
Prior to reporting someone missing at a Police Station, take 'time out' to collect your thoughts, so you can help Police to investigate the matter.
When you attend a police station to report someone missing, it will help Police if you bring along the following information: a recent photograph of the missing person, a list of the names, addresses and phone numbers of friends and associates, likely destinations eg. favourite places, work locations or places with past connections, any medical requirements or medications they need, a full description of the missing person including height, weight, colour of eyes and hair, and bank account details.
Our Duty
NSW Police Force will undertake investigations to find all persons reported missing where there are concerns for that person's welfare or fears for safety. The Missing Persons Unit assists in the coordination of all missing persons inquiries.
Who will help you?
There are many agencies that specialise in finding missing people. These agencies have national and international contacts. The people who work at these agencies understand how you feel. Some of them have actually experienced the trauma of having someone they care about going missing. They want to help you. They function as a team and work tirelessly to find each missing person.
The following agencies will help you:
The NSW Police Force Missing Persons Unit is highly respected and coordinates inquiries within Australia and overseas. NSW Police Force successfully locates over 99% of all persons reported missing.The MPU assists with the investigation of every reported case. You can email the NSW Police Force Missing Persons Unit at missingpersons@police.nsw.gov.au or telephone on 1800 025 091. They investigate every reported case.
The Salvation Army Family Tracing Service provides an international service that covers 92 countries. Their mission is to re-unite and reconcile family members.
The Australian Red Cross Tracing Unit undertakes to assemble and cross reference all available information about the missing person and thus help, reestablish family contact.
The Families and Friends of Missing Persons Unit Counselling Service can provide support to families of missing persons. They can be contacted by telephone on 1800 227 772 or via their website at www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/missingpersons.
It is important for people to be aware that being reported missing is not a crime and that it is the aim of the NSW Police to ascertain if the missing person is safe and well.