Who can file a report declaring a person as missing, where can the report be filed, and what shall be the content of the report?

Who can apply?

Relatives, friends, acquaintances, and other people who became aware of the missing person's disappearance can file an application for the search.

If a person has disappeared under special circumstances, such an application can also be submitted by:

- a representative of a military formation;

- a state authority;

- local government

- Public Association;

- Commissioner on the issues of persons missing under special circumstances;

- any other person who became aware of the person's disappearance.

How to Submit an Application for a Missing Person Search:

- mail a statement to the police department; 

- call 102 (round the clock); 

- call the National Police hotline 0894201867 (24/7)

- contact the local police department directly.

What should be stated in the application:

- date and location of the person's disappearance;

- profile data of such a person, including full name, date, month and year of birth;

- signs of the person (tattoos, scars, etc.);

- what numbered things (mobile phone, passport, etc.) were with the person at the time of disappearance;

- data of other persons who may also be aware of the facts of disappearance (kidnapping, capture) of a person;

- any other data and circumstances that may be relevant to the search for a missing person.