Frequently Asked Questions - Missing persons
- What is a missing person?
- Who can be reported as missing?
- When can I report a person missing?
- When is a person considered a long-term missing person?
- My friend/family member is missing, but they are not listed on the Missing Persons webpage, what can I do?
- Are details about missing persons kept confidential?
- Do Police provide the address and details of a missing person to the person who reported them missing once they are found?
- What do I do if I have been reported missing?
- What do I do if I see a person I think might be missing?
- I haven’t been able to contact my friend/family member, what do I do?
- My friend/family member is a New Zealander travelling overseas and I haven't heard from them. How do I find him/her?
- My friend/family member is a New Zealander living overseas and I haven't heard from them. How do I find him/her?
- My friend/family member is in New Zealand (but is not a New Zealander) and I haven't heard from them. What should I do?
- Is going missing a crime?