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Emergencies

Know how to report a missing person

You have official channels and know what information to prepare.

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Done when

You have official channels and know what information to prepare.

You have official channels and know what information to prepare.

Who this is for

People concerned about an unexplained disappearance; call 191 for urgent danger.

Why this matters

You do not need to wait24 hours when someone goes missing unexpectedly.

How to do it

Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.

  1. Save your local police station's number from its official page.
  2. If it happens, report promptly with the latest photo and last-seen time and place available.
  3. Record the report reference and officer, and send updates through their stated channel.

Evidence and references

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