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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 from NSW Terrence Hall

Terrence HALL

Terrence Hall was last seen in Broke, NSW on 1 January 1996. He was drinking with a friend into the early hours of the morning and has not been seen since this time.

Terrence...

NSW Missing Person Walter Bob Charter

Walter CHARTER

Walter William Charter, known as Bob, was a serving member of the Armed Forces for two terms with the Australian Army during World War II. Bob served as a Trooper for 12 Motor...

Missing Person Janine Vaughan

Janine VAUGHAN

Janine Vaughan was last seen around 4am on Friday 7 December 2001 in Keppel Street, Bathurst. At this time she was seen to enter the front passenger seat of a bright red four door...

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