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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 Sherrlynn Mitchell

Sherrlynn MITCHELL

On 22 November 1973 Sherrlynn Mitchell left her home address in Ballarat to meet a friend at the bus stop. When the friend’s bus arrived Sherrlynn was not there to meet it....

Owen LINDGREEN

Owen Lindgreen has not been seen since Sunday the 24th January 2016. At the time Owen was residing in a mental care lodge located in Grace Street, Lota, QLD. Owen was last sighted...

Missing Person Patrick Gallaty

Patrick GALLATY

Patrick Gallaty was last seen at Campbelltown Hospital at 2pm on 24 August 2001. When last seen Patrick had short dark curly hair and a full ginger coloured beard. He was wearing...

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