How to report a missing person
As soon as a person is discovered to be missing, a case must be opened at the nearest police station
WHEN a person goes missing, it is essential to take steps to begin an investigation immediately.
The public can assist the police when reporting a missing person by following these important steps:
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• Remember that there is no waiting to period to report a person as missing
• Report a missing person at your nearest police station immediately
• 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. This form safeguards the SAPS from hoax reports and indemnifies the SAPS when distributing the photograph and information of the missing person
• Obtain the investigating officer’s contact details and send through 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 system
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