Report a Missing Person

If there is an emergency or immediate danger, call 911.

To report someone missing, contact the local police department or sheriff’s office in the area where the person was last seen. Report a missing child immediately.

When a Child Is Missing

After reporting the child missing to law enforcement, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) for additional assistance and family support.

Share available information with the investigating agency, including:

• The child’s name, date of birth, and physical description.
• A recent, clear photograph.
• When and where the child was last seen and what they were wearing.
• Any information about safety concerns or possible exploitation.

Visit NCMEC’s Get Help Now page for additional guidance and resources.

Law Enforcement Resources

Missing Person Alerts

Law enforcement agencies should use the official Mississippi Department of Public Safety guidance and forms when requesting an alert:

• AMBER Alert information and law enforcement request form
• Silver Alert information and law enforcement request form

Missing Child or Missing Person BOLO

Law enforcement agencies may contact the Mississippi Analysis and Information Center (Fusion Center) for assistance with a missing child or missing person Be On the Lookout (BOLO) flyer.

Visit the Fusion Center’s official contact page or email msaic@dps.ms.gov.

Human Trafficking Concerns

Share any concerns about human trafficking with the investigating law enforcement agency. Visit Get Help and Report Human Trafficking for Mississippi reporting contacts and additional guidance.