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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 Matthew Burgess

Matthew BURGESS

Matthew Burgess, born 1959, was last sighted early August 1984 at Hazelwood Park. He enjoyed painting and was interested in the Aboriginal lands. Extensive enquiries have been...

Missing Person Lucille Butterworth

Lucille BUTTERWORTH

Lucille Butterworth was last seen on 25 August 1969. After a day working at the local radio station, Lucille accepted a lift from a colleague to a bus stop on Main Rd, Claremont...

Missing Person Julie Cutler

Julie CUTLER

Julie Cutler was last seen at 12.30am on 20 June 1988 leaving the Parmelia Hilton Hotel, WA, after a staff function. Her car was found two days later in the sea off Cottesloe...

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