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When is a person determined missing?

Missing Persons and You

What Is a Missing Person?

A missing person includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:

A minor (person less than 18 years of age) who is missing voluntarily or involuntarily

An adult who:

may be in need of assistance
may be the victim of a crime or foul play
may be in need of medical attention
has no pattern of running away or disappearing
may be the victim of parental abduction
is mentally or physically impaired