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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 Lois Soulos

Lois SOULOS

Lois Soulos was last seen on 15 March 1963 in Rosebery. If you have information that may assist police to locate Lois please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Missing person from new south wales Patrick O'Sullivan (no picture)

Patrick O'SULLIVAN

Patrick O’Sullivan, aged 50, was last seen leaving his home address in Leichhardt, wearing dark trousers, shirt and cardigan. He has not made contact or been seen by family or...

Missing Person Margaret Bernie

Margaret BERNIE

Margaret Anne Bernie was last seen at her Mount Gambier home on Monday morning, 25 January 1988. Her family became seriously concerned for her safety and welfare when she was...

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