How to go about reporting a missing person

There is no waiting period for reporting a missing person.

Report a missing person at your nearest police station immediately.

You will need to take the following steps:

• Produce a recent photograph of the missing person, if possible.
• Give a complete description of the missing person’s last whereabouts, clothes they were wearing, as well as any information that can assist the investigating officer.

• Complete and sign a SAPS 55(A) form.

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This form safeguards the SAPS from hoax reports and indemnifies the police to distribute the photograph and information of the missing person.

• Obtain the investigating officer’s contact details and send any additional information that might become available.
• If a missing person is found or returns voluntarily, inform the investigating officer immediately.

A SAPS 92 form must be completed to inform the Bureau of Missing Persons that the missing person’s report can be removed from the circulation system.

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