Report a missing person

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. 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 that they were wearing, as well as 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.

The following information is necessary to know when someone is missing:

• There is no waiting period to report someone as a missing person.

• Should you be told otherwise demand to speak to the senior officer until you receive service.

• When reporting a missing person you should make sure an SAPS 55 form has been filled in and a case number has been obtained.

Name *

First

Last

Age *

Gender *

Male
Female

Race *

Province *

Date & Time Missing *

OB/Circulation/Enquiry/Case Number

Hair Colour *

Hair Length/Style *

Eye Colour *

Height *

Weight / Build *

Distinctive marks/Tattoos *

Piercings *

What was the Person last seen wearing *

Where were they last seen *

Details around the disappearance *

Has a case been opened at SAPS *

Name of Police Station *

Date and time case was reported *

Name of Investigating Officer *

Contact number of Investigating Officer *

Spouse or Family member Name & Surname *

First

Last

Spouse or Family member Contact number *

Father's Name & Surname

First

Last

Father's Contact Number

Mother's Name and Surname

First

Last

Mother's Contact Number