🔵 IF YOUR CHILD IS MISSING
🔴 Report it to the police immediately
You do NOT need to wait 24 hours. The sooner you report it, the faster the police can respond.
🟦 How to Report a Missing Child
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Visit your local police station, or
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Call 101
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If the child is in immediate danger, call 999
🟩 Information the Police Will Ask For
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Child’s full name, age, and date of birth
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Description and any identifying marks
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A recent photograph
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What they were last wearing
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Their mobile number and social media accounts
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Friends, contacts, or places they may go
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Any medical needs or medication
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Previous missing episodes
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Known triggers or reasons they may run away
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Recent behaviour changes
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Family or home circumstances
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Any arguments, incidents, or concerns
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School or college issues
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Anything else that may help officers locate them
🟧 Why Reporting Every Time Matters
Reporting each missing episode helps the police:
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Assess risk quickly
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Understand patterns or triggers
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Respond faster and more effectively
🟪 Useful Links
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Safeguarding
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Attendance
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Pastoral Support
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Online Safety
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