The first National Missing persons Facebook page launched by the AFP this week will bring the impacts of missing people to the forefront of the Australian community.
Created by the AFP’s National Missing Persons Coordination Centre, the MissingPersons.gov.au Facebook page will be the leading online community for missing persons issues across the country.
It will aim to profile long-term missing persons cases from State and Territory police forces, provide facts and dispel myths about missing persons investigations.
Ultimately, it will create a network for families of missing persons to engage with, to complement family forums such as Leave a Light On and the Missing Persons Advocacy Network.
According to the latest research, more than 38,000 people are reported missing each year. Across Australia, more than 2000 people are classified as long-term missing persons – those who have been missing for three months or more.
All Australians are encouraged to join the Facebook page and engage in the conversation which is a vital part of the mission.
Please note: The cases listed do not represent every missing person in NSW 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 and where authority has been granted for public display. If you are searching for a specific missing person, or a person matching a specific description.
