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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 Wendy Dalla

Wendy DALLA

Wendy Dalla was last seen on 25 September 1975 when she left her family home in Cook to walk to the local shops a short distance away. Wendy was expected back a short time later...

Missing Person Matthew Burgess

Matthew BURGESS

Matthew Burgess, born 1959, was last sighted early August 1984 at Hazelwood Park. He enjoyed painting and was interested in the Aboriginal lands. Extensive enquiries have been...

Passy Reyes

Passy Reyes was last seen in the early hours of July 18th 2001. Passy’s clothes were located at Mona vale beach and she has not been seen or contacted family or friends since....

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