179B
In forceWho is a missing person
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179B Who is a missing person
A person is a missing person if—
(a)
another person fears for the safety of the person, or is concerned for the welfare of the person, because the other person is unable to contact or locate the person; and
(b)
the other person reports the fear or concern to a police officer; and
(c)
after a police officer makes reasonable inquiries to contact or locate the person, the person’s whereabouts remain unknown to the police officer.
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