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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.

Michael FOWLER

Michael Fowler, aged 55 when he disappeared, was last seen on Friday 3 July 2015 in the Williamtown area. Michael had recently been diagnosed with high-level dementia. Michael is...

Missing Person Tanya Farrington

Tanya FARRINGTON

Tanya Farrington was 14 years old when she went missing from her home in Crows Nest, New South Wales, on 22 March 1979.

She was last seen by her brother the night before...

Missing Person Michael Newbon

Michael NEWBON

Michael Newbon was last seen at his home address on Bribie Island, Queensland on the morning of the 9 October 2013. He is believed to have wandered off and family and friends are...

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