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Search NYC.gov for   Advanced Search Business and Consumer Information Education Environment Government Health and Human Services Housing and Buildings Public Safety Sanitation Things To Do Transportation Crime and Prevention Missing and Most Wanted Persons Quality of Life Victims Services Who's on the NYPD's "Most Wanted List"? How long do I have to wait before I report someone missing? How do I report someone missing? How do I check on the status of a missing person case? Page:  1 Who's on the NYPD's "Most Wanted List"? Visit the NYPD to see who is on the City's Most Wanted List. NYC.gov and Other Resources: NYPD Most Wanted List [back to top] How long do I have to wait before I report someone missing? No set amount of time must elapse before you may report someone missing. Use common sense and specific circumstances. In certain cases - if the missing individual is a child, a senior citizen, senile, mentally or physically impaired - an immediate search will be conducted. NYC.gov and Other Resources: Missing Persons Information [back to top] How do I report someone missing? There are several ways you can report someone missing depending upon the circumstances. For example, if you become separated from a child in a crowd, you can hail a passing police officer or call 911. In non-emergency cases, you may wish to visit your local police precinct. It is helpful if you can provide a recent picture of the missing person and a description a what the individual was wearing when last seen. [back to top] How do I check on the status of a missing person case? Call the Missing Persons Squad at (646) 610-6914. [back to top] Page:  1

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