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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 in new south wales Deborah Dorn

Deborah DORN

Deborah Dorn was last seen during an outing from Stockton Hospital, where she resided under care. Her group were enjoying a supervised picnic at The Pines Forest Picnic Ground in...

Missing Person Maureen Matterson

Maureen MATTERSON

Maureen Matterson was last seen at Lalor Park on 5 December 2003. If you have information that may assist police to locate Maureen please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Kay Maree CORP Missing Person Victoria

Kay Maree CORP

Kay Maree CORP left Werribee via bus to Halls Gap, Victoria, on the 29th of January 2021 before travelling to Horsham on the 2nd of February 2021.

On the 2nd of February 2021,...

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