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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 Joyce Eastwood

Joyce EASTWOOD

On 8 October 1970, Joyce was picked up from home by a co-worker Hazel Pope along with her two sons to attend their place of employment (Noarlunga Meat works). The boys were...

Missing Person Jason Mazurek

Jason MAZUREK

Jason Mazurek left the Wrest Point Casino, Sandy Bay Hobart around 2am on 15 September 2002. He had recently moved from Bushy Park, Tasmania to live with family in Glenorchy. He...

Missing Person from NSW Jennifer McDonald

Jennifer MCDONALD

Jennifer McDonald was last seen leaving an address in Neutral Bay, NSW with some possessions packed in her car for a planned move. Concerns for her welfare were reported to Police...

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