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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 from NSW Ian Scott Braund

Ian BRAUND

On the 27th of February 1987, Ian Braund was last seen leaving his residence at Thumb Creek, NSW. Ian has not been seen or made contact with family or friends since and there are...

Missing Person Sara Davey

Sara DAVEY

Sara Davey was last seen driving a four wheel drive type vehicle in Saville street, Broome at 5.00pm on Tuesday, 14 January 1997. This is the last known location that she visited...

Missing Person Richard Micahel Leape

Richard LEAPE

Richard Leape was last heard from by his family in April 1993. He left his Bondi unit, leaving most of his possessions behind. It is totally out of character for him not to...

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