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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 Warren Long

Warren LONG

Warren Long was last seen on 17 March 1993 at Drummoyne, NSW. If you have information that may assist police to locate Warren please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Missing Person in New South Wales Barry Pennell

Barry PENNELL

Barry Pennell was last seen by his wife on the 10th of February 1987 at his home address in Wee Waa. Barry told his wife he was heading to the local pub but he did not end up at...

Missing Person Christopher Watkins

Christopher WATKINS

Christopher Watkins was 28-years-old when he went missing. He was last seen on the evening of Wednesday 7 August 2013 in the Northern Launceston suburb of Mayfield, Tasmania. The...

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