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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 Michael Holmes

Michael HOLMES

Michael Holmes was last seen leaving his flat in Elizabeth Street, North Hobart in July 1988. Michael had been suffering from depression at the time he was reported missing in...

Missing person from NSW Kenneth Walter HANES

Kenneth Walter HANES

On 22nd of September 2020, Kenneth HANES took a few belongings from his Quarters Hill home and headed towards the city. He was last seen travelling on a ferry between Circular...

Missing Person Susan Williams

Susan WILLIAMS

Susan Williams was last seen in Frankston but is known to frequent the Ballarat area. She may be in company with a dog or dogs and living rough or staying in hotels or motels....

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