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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 Shaun Jones

Shaun JONES

Shaun Jones was last seen walking in a southerly direction, beside the Stuart Highway approximately 50kms south of Tennant Creek. Shaun has not been seen since. If you have...

Missing Person in New South Wales Barry Pennell

Barry PENNELL

Barry Pennell was last seen by his wife on the 10th of February 1987 at his home address in Wee Waa. Barry told his wife he was heading to the local pub but he did not end up at...

Paul Baker

Paul Anthony Baker was last seen in Katherine NT, on 6 August 2021.  Paul left his vehicle parked in the Katherine CBD before returning to his home address, which is located on...

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