Minnesota Missing Person Alerts are used to get information out about a missing people. The goal is to enlist your help in finding them as quickly as possible.

Missing Person Alerts are issued by local law enforcement agencies or, sometimes, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) will issue an alert at a local agency’s request.

When an alert is issued, it will include a description of the missing person and information on how you can help find them.

Information for families of missing people

If your family member is missing, it is important to report it to law enforcement right away. File a report with the law enforcement agency where they were last seen or their place of residence. Get information on what you will need to provide to law enforcement.

Missing and Unidentified Persons Clearinghouse

Local agencies may request that information about a missing person be posted on the BCA’s Missing and Unidentified Persons Clearinghouse. You can go to the Clearinghouse web page to view more information about missing people.