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ACT Policing is supporting this year’s National Missing Persons Week by highlighting nine active long-term missing persons cases in the ACT.
National Missing Persons Week (NMPW) is an annual week of action that takes place during the first week of August to raise awareness of the impact of long-term missing persons.
Every year, about 50,000 people are reported missing to police Australia wide. Almost all are found safe and well, but some remain missing for more than three months, after which they are considered a long-term missing person.
Detective Inspector Matt Innes said the ACT currently has 14 long-term missing people, including one missing overseas.
“That’s 14 families holding onto hope every day that they might again see their loved one, or find out what happened to them. I ask anyone with any information about any of our long-term missing persons - no matter how big or small - to contact Crime Stoppers. The information you provide could be the piece that completes the puzzle for these families.” Det. Insp. Innes said.
This year, nine of the Territory’s long-term missing persons will be featured during the campaign:
- Laura Haworth
- Elizabeth Herfort
- Wendy Dalla
- Robert Jacob
- Amelia Hausia
- Vince Policarpio
- Megan Mulquiney
- Kate Alexander
- David Abuoi (aka Gabrielle Malak Arok )
The community will see graphics on Transport Canberra buses, posters at businesses and organisations around Canberra, and content on the ACT Policing social media channels, bringing awareness to these long-term missing people.
Canberra landmarks will also shine yellow across the week to remind the community of missing persons, and the ambiguous loss felt by loved ones.
Last weekend, the Canberra Raiders promoted NMPW during their home game, showcasing images of long-term missing persons on the score screen.
Quote attributable to the family of Elizabeth Herfort.
When Liz disappeared, the world lost something precious. She was a strong and capable young woman, who was passionate about caring for animals and good music, who loved gardening and baking. We've never known anyone with a kinder heart, and she deserves justice. If anyone remembers or knows anything about what happened to Liz, we implore you to contact police.
Quote attributable to the family of Laura Haworth.
Laura is a mother, a daughter, a sister and a friend and we ache to know what has happened to her. There is a place in my head and in my heart all the time for Laura; she is always present in my mind. Laura, I miss you dearly.
If you have information about a missing person, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.
More information on missing persons can be found at: