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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 Kenneth Bethune

Kenneth BETHUNE

Kenneth Bethune was reported missing from his home in Glen Huntly, Victoria, on 21 September 1995. He has not contacted family and friends since this date. If you have...

Jason Andrew Plews Missing Person

Jason PLEWS

Jason Plews, then aged 31 years, was last seen at a Para Hills address on 22 November 2001. He has not made contact with any friends or relatives, or accessed his bank account...

Missing Persons NSW Joanne Lacey

Joanne LACEY

Joanne Lacey was reported as missing at Paddington Police Station. She had left a note that she was intending to travel north hitchhiking. She was known to be with Leslie Toshak...

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