Missing Persons

What is a missing person?

Any person, whether an adult or a child, reported to police whose whereabouts is unknown and where there are fears for the safety or concerns for the welfare of that person.

What should I do if I see a missing person?

Let your local police know. Information can also be passed to the Missing Persons Bureau on telephone 61 7 3364 6213 (international) or 07 3364 6213 (within Australia), or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 (free call within Australia). Any information received will be treated in confidence.

What if I am reported missing?

You are reported missing because someone is concerned about you. It is vital that police are informed of your whereabouts and safety/welfare.

Your whereabouts can be kept confidential if you are over the age of 18 years and do not want any person to know, however, the person reporting you missing will be advised that you are safe and well.

If you are under 18 years of age, your whereabouts will not be disclosed if it will endanger you. Police are anxious to ensure your safety before this information is released.

Missing Persons Bureau

The Missing Persons Bureau has a number of functions including -

• Receiving information in relation to missing persons but do not take initial reports of missing persons. This information is taken by your local police;

• Overviewing and assisting in the investigation of all missing persons reports;

• Reviewing all outstanding missing person reports after a specified period and referring suspicious and out of character disappearances to the Homicide Squad; and

• Maintaining a record of unidentified bodies located in Queensland and assisting with efforts to establish their identity.

The Missing Persons Bureau can be contacted at -

G.P.O. Box 1440, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 4001

3rd Floor, Police Headquarters 200 Roma Street Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 4000

Telephone number : 61 7 3364 6213 (international) or 07 3364 6213 (within Australia)

The National Missing Persons Unit Web Site
http://www.missingpersons.gov.au/ 

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