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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.

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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.

Missing Person Ashley Bindon

Ashley BINDON

Ashley Bindon was last seen about 1pm on 26 February 2005 in Rose Bay. Ashley has not been seen since this time, nor has he made contact with family or friends. Ashley has not...

Missing Person Helen Courtney

Helen COURTNEY

Helen Courtney, then aged 33 years, was living at Ingle Farm with her husband when she went missing on or about 20 September 1991. She was first reported missing by her mother on...

Missing Person Colin Williams

Colin WILLIAMS

Colin Alfred Williams, date of birth unknown, is a prospector from NSW.    He left Iron Baron on the states West Coast heading to Cooyerdoo Station and Salt Lake area on 9 August...

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