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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 Jon Buchecker

Jon BUCHECKER

Jon Buchecker was last seen by his family at his home in Centenary Road, Slacks Creek QLD at about 12pm on 27 May 2010. It is possible that Jon may have travelled interstate....

TAS Missing Person David Bonney

David BONNEY

David Bonney was 40 years old at the time of his disappearance on the 25th of June 1998. He was last seen at his mechanical workshop in Spreyton, which was a business owned by...

NSW Missing Person Valerie Eastwell

Valerie EASTWELL

Eight-year-old Valerie was last sighted after she was sent to her neighbour’s house on 15 August 1945 to deliver a message. She often went to this residence to play. The town (Gol...

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