missing person report
noun
: a document that officially reports that someone is missing
They've filed a missing person report with the police.
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Deputies went to the Shadow Park Inn on Sierra Highway at 1:49 a.m. in response to a missing person report, according to a Sheriff’s Department news release.
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Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
At the time, police said that officers began investigating his disappearance on March 14, after receiving a missing person report.
—David Chiu, People.com, 20 May 2025
Gutierrez recognized her from the missing person report.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 21 May 2025
Authorities began the investigation on April 4 after receiving a missing person report from Norman's family, the sheriff's office said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
At the time, police said that officers began investigating his disappearance on March 14, after receiving a missing person report.
—David Chiu, People.com, 20 May 2025
Gutierrez recognized her from the missing person report.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 21 May 2025
Authorities began the investigation on April 4 after receiving a missing person report from Norman's family, the sheriff's office said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Missing person report.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/missing%20person%20report. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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