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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.

Lucy VELVICK

Lucy Velvick was reported missing on September 30, 1998. She was last seen in the Mangrove Mountain area on the morning of her disappearance. Lucy is known to suffer Alzheimer’s...

Markiah MAJOR

Markiah Major was last seen in Westcourt on August 15 and has not been seen since. He is described as First Nations, approximately 150cm tall, slim build with dark hair and eyes....

Missing Person from NSW Geoffrey James RYAN

Geoffrey RYAN

Geoffrey Ryan was last seen by his friend at his house in Darlinghurst, NSW in 1996. Geoffrey has not been seen or made contact with family or friends since this time and there...

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