Don’t wait to report a missing person
It is essential to start the investigation into a missing person’s case immediately.
WHEN a person goes missing, it is of the utmost importance for the SAPS to fulfil our mandate to serve and protect the citizens of South Africa.
It is essential to take steps and start the investigation into a missing person’s case immediately.
Therefore, you can assist the SAPS when reporting a missing person by following these steps:
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, and 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 to distribute the photograph and information of the missing person.
Obtain the investigating officer’s contact details, and send 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 circulation system.
Let us be vigilant and work collectively to keep families together and safe.
Contact details for the national and regional offices of the Bureau of Missing Persons:
Head Office : 012 393 2002/5/7
Gauteng : 011 670 6415/6
