The Police National Missing Persons Bureau

The Police National Missing Persons Bureau (PNMPB) is a specialist police unit which acts as a centre for the exchange of information connected with the search for missing persons both nationally and internationally. It is based at New Scotland Yard and serves UK Forces and overseas agencies. It focuses on cross-matching missing persons with unidentified bodies/persons.

The PNMPB is located at New Scotland Yard and functions as the central clearing house for information on missing persons. The PNMPB serves UK Forces and overseas agencies.

The PNMPB offers advice in relation to information available from government and non-government agencies, which may be of assistance in missing person or unidentified body/persons enquiries. It is not responsible for conducting any missing persons enquiries.

The Bureau has contacts with most government departments and also the primary non-governmental organisations and charities that deal with missing persons.

The PNMPB has a quality control and liaison function in respect of all cases placed on the website. It is also the central point of contact for all cases featured on posters.

Enquiries about specific cases should be directed in the first instance to your local police station.

Email the Police National Missing Person's Bureau or call freephone 0808 100 8777.