Missing Persons Unit

A missing person is anyone reported to, or by police, as someone whose whereabouts are unknown, whatever the circumstances of their disappearance may be. There is no minimum time someone must be gone to be reported as missing. The sooner the police are notified, the sooner they can begin working to find that person.

The Alberta RCMP Missing Persons Unit reviews every missing persons file reported to RCMP detachments in Alberta. This team reviews from 15 to 30 missing person files daily. They offer support to frontline investigators until the missing person has been located. Most people reported missing in Alberta are located within the first 24 hours.

If you need to report a missing person, contact your local police. The following will help police begin searching:

  • a recent photo,
  • a description, and
  • details about the last known whereabouts.

The more information you can provide about the person who is missing, the better. After you have contacted police, check with family, friends and colleagues. They may know where the individual is or have additional information that will help.

If you have information about someone who is missing, please contact your local RCMP detachment.

National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains

The National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains (NCMPUR) is Canada's national centre that provides law enforcement, medical examiners and chief coroners with specialized investigative services of missing persons and unidentified remains investigations.

NCMPUR absorbed the responsibilities of the former Alberta Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains (AMPUHR). Albertans receive support from this federal centre, and the Alberta Missing Person Unit is designated as a regional centre to provide local services.

Missing Persons Unit – Victim Services Coordinator

Families and loved ones impacted by a missing person investigation can experience a loss unlike any other. A specially trained Victim Services Coordinator is teamed with the Alberta RCMP Missing Persons Unit. The coordinator:

  • establishes relationships of trust and support for those impacted by missing person investigations;
  • provides educational services related to this specialized area;
  • participates in Victims of Homicide support groups in Edmonton; and
  • seeks partnership opportunities in other towns and cities within Alberta.
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