If you need to report someone missing, please call your local police on 101 or visit your nearest police station.
If there are immediate welfare concerns, call 999.
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Visitors to our website can review unidentified cases and send details regarding the potential identity via the online reporting form. We will acknowledge the email within 5 working days and share that information with the investigating force. We cannot, however, guarantee what further action will be taken or how long the investigation may take. You can also provide information to us anonymously via the “contact us” page.
Information on what to expect when a loved one goes missing and details of agencies that can provide support and advice.
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.
Do you need emotional support?
For support call or text 116 000 or visit missingpeople.org.uk
