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MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
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Report a Missing Person

To file a missing person report, you must contact your local police department or sheriff's office.

How to file a report

The Missing Person Clearinghouse cannot take a missing person report.

Important information

No waiting period exists in Missouri before filing a missing person report
Provide updated photos to law enforcement when possible for NCIC entry
Law enforcement must immediately enter missing persons into NCIC and MULES systems

Relevant statutes

Missouri Statute 43.400.1 - Criteria for Missing Persons
Missouri Statute 43.401.1 - Reporting Procedures

Contact the Missing Persons Unit

Report a sighting or provide information

Phone: 1-866-362-6422

Phone: (573) 526-6178

Email: missingpersons@mshp.dps.mo.gov

In an emergency

Call 911.