What Is A Missing Person?

 There are many different situations that qualify a person as Missing. The following are some of the more common circumstances:

Minors:

   A minor (person less than 18 years of age) who has left the house or their guardian voluntarily or involuntarily is considered missing.

Adults:

    An adult who:
          may be in the need of assistance
          may be the victim of a crime or foul play
          may be in need of medical attention
          has no pattern of running away or disappearing
          may be the victim of parental abduction
          is mentally or physically impaired


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