DNA

How your DNA may assist police to identify your relative. This document is intended to help you understand what happens when DNA is used to identify.

Information on the police investigation

After you have reported someone missing, you may wish to know more about how the police run a missing person investigation.

Lost contact

If you have lost contact with someone over time and wish to get back in touch with them.

Missing Abroad

It can be a traumatic experience when someone goes missing and it may be especially hard to know what to do.

Organisations

It is believed that over 200,000 people go missing every year in the UK. Although most missing people are located within two days.

Parent Child Abduction

Relationship breakdowns sometimes lead to a child being taken abroad by one of their parents without the other parent’s consent.

Practical Issues

After you have reported a loved one missing, there are some practical issues which may need to be addressed.

Publicity

170,000 people are reported missing to the police every year in the UK. The aim of a publicity campaign is to raise awareness.

Reference Guide

It can be a traumatic experience when someone you know goes missing.

Sightings

If you have seen someone who is missing or you have information about the location.

What You Need To Know

It is a traumatic experience when someone goes missing; however, it is critical that you take immediate action.

You're Missing

If you have gone missing and you want to let the police and your family know that you are safe.