Missing Persons
Missouri's Missing and Exploited Children
What
Is a Missing Person?
A missing person includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:
- A minor (person less than 17 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
- may be the victim of parental abduction
- is mentally or physically impaired
NOTE: The St. Joseph Police Department does not have the authority
nor the resources to find uprooted friends or relatives who have lost
contact with each other. Concerned individuals who are interested in
such matters are requested to employ other public and private resources.
How
to Report a Missing Person
- You may initiate a Missing Persons Report by contacting your
local law enforcement agency.
Contrary to popular belief,
law enforcement agencies in Missouri do not require a person to wait
a specific period of time before reporting a missing person.
If available, a photograph of the missing person should accompany
the report.
- Missing
Juveniles
The St. Joseph Police Department Detective Division will investigate
reports of missing juveniles.
- Missing
Adults
The St. Joseph Police Department Detective Division will investigate
reports of missing adults.
- Questions
If you have any questions concerning a missing person, please contact
your local community police facility, or call the St. Joseph Police
Department (816) 271-4777.