Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch MP, has encouraged community members to trust their instincts and report someone missing immediately if there are concerns for their wellbeing.
National Missing Persons Week ran from Sunday, August, 2 to Saturday, August, 8 and aimed to reduce the incidence and impact of missing persons in Australia.
Mr Crouch said the week serves as a reminder of the challenges families across the community face daily trying to find answers.
“We must look out for one another and identify signs that someone isn’t coping and recognise if behaviour is out of character, help is just a phone call away,” said Mr Crouch.
Deputy premier and minister for justice and police, Mr Troy Grant, said there is no minimum time frame to wait before contacting NSW Police with a missing person report.
“If you have fears for the welfare of a loved one, I urge you to come forward, so the NSW Police Force can assist as soon as possible.
“I thank the NSW Police Force who work tirelessly with communities across the State following leads and supporting and reuniting families,” Mr Grant said.
Media Release,
5 August 2015
Debra Wales, Office of
Adam Crouch