Don't wait to report a missing person police urges
This was reaffirmed by the South African Police Service, which emphasised that when someone goes missing, 'time is critical', urging the public to report a missing person at their nearest police station immediately.
Here's what you need to report a missing person:
Produce a recent photograph of the missing person, if possible
Give a complete description of the missing person's last whereabouts, clothes 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.
RT #sapsHINT There is NO waiting period to report a #missing person. When someone goes missing, time is critical. Report a missing person at your nearest police station immediately. MEhttps://t.co/qbHH0Pnjgb pic.twitter.com/QXs9WLKwAE
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) August 8, 2025
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Contrary to popular belief, there is no waiting period to report a missing person. This was reaffirmed by the South African Police Service, which emphasised that when someone goes missing, 'time is critical', urging the public to report a missing person at their nearest police station immediately. Here's what you need to report a missing person: Produce a recent photograph of the missing person, if possible Give a complete description of the missing person's last whereabouts, clothes 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. RT #sapsHINT There is NO waiting period to report a #missing person. When someone goes missing, time is critical. Report a missing person at your nearest police station immediately. MEhttps:// — SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) August 8, 2025 Read original story on
