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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 Renata Wolanin

Renata WOLANIN

During the early hours of 2 August 1989, Renata Wolanin, then aged 41 years, walked out of her home at Linden Park after a domestic dispute with her husband. She has not been seen...

Reece Kearney

At the time of his disappear Reece Kearney was living with his parents at Julatten, near Mount Molly close to Cairns.

Reece was last seen on 21 December 2017 after attending a...

Missing Person Youliang LIN from NSW

Youliang LIN

Youliang LIN, age 84, was last seen about 8am on Friday 15th of September 2017, when he left his home on Cooper Court, Castle Hill. There are serious concerns for the safety and...

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