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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 Ross O'Connell

Ross O'CONNELL

Ross O’Connell was last seen at approximately 9.30pm by his mother prior to him going to bed on 27 May 2005. In the early hours of 28 May 2005 Ross’ vehicle was located at the...

Missing Person from NSW Tania NICHOLLS

Tania NICHOLLS

Tania Nicholls, aged 16, was last seen by her mother in September 1988. Tania has not been seen since and has not been in contact with friends or family.

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Missing Person - Ian Hollis

Ian HOLLIS

Ian Hollis left the family home in Minto NSW on 15 May 1986. Earlier in the evening an argument had occured between him and his girlfriend.

Ian has not been seen or heard from...

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