What will I need to provide to law enforcement for a complete and accurate police report to assist with the investigation?
It is important to provide law enforcement with information to aid in the investigation. You may be asked to provide the following information:
  • Physical description of the missing person including distinguishable features and clothing description
  • A recent photograph of the missing person
  • A list of scars, tattoos, any artificial limbs, etc.; photographs of tattoos are helpful
  • Where and when the person was last seen or heard from
  • A list of places the missing person may visit and any addresses he/she may have lived in the past
  • Dental records or contact information for the missing person's dentist
  • A list of any medical problems or medications the person may need
  • Medical records and contact information for his/her doctor
  • Names and contacts of family and friends associated with the person and their addresses and contact information
  • Description of travel: direction headed, the means of travel
  • Vehicle description including make, model, color and registration number
  • Cell phone number of the missing person
  • Bank records of the missing person
  • Habits and unusual behaviors of the missing person
  • Romantic relationships involving the missing person
  • Any suspicious persons in the area or having contact with the missing person to include physical description
  • A list of articles on the person, examples include braces, headgear, jewelry, glasses, lenses, hat, belt, purse, wallet, money, ID credit cards, etc.
  • A listing of items missing from the residence such as a suitcase, personal items, etc.
  • A total account of the situation surrounding when the person became missing, including accurate places, times and dates
  • A hairbrush, toothbrush or other personal item that may contain DNA of the missing person

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3. What will I need to provide to law enforcement for a complete and accurate police report to assist with the investigation?
4. What should I do after I file a report?