Missing people

A man in a blue shirt and handcuffs hangs his head.

Police officer closed missing persons cases to avoid work

The officer, surnamed Bu, was arrested earlier this month after he was accused of prematurely closing cases on the popular holiday island Jeju and lying to missing persons' families.

3 days ago

8 days ago

A splitscreen of a flooded landscape on the left and a man wearing an orange poncho and a woman on the right wearing glasses.

BBC speaks with US group after 77 trekkers go missing in Nepal flood

The BBC’s Helena Humphrey visited Isha Foundation in the US state of Tennessee, that lost contact with their tour group on the China-Nepal border.

8 days ago

22 Aug 2026

A female police officer in uniform is pictured with her back to the camera. She is wearing a black hat and her red hair is tired into a bun at the back. Beyond her, on the road, is a marked police car.

How the police track down missing people

The specialist team helping to find thousands of people reported missing in the Thames Valley.

22 Aug 2026

16 Aug 2026

A Facebook picture of Colin Ross looking straight at the camera. He has short, white hair and is smiling

Elgin man found after going missing in Rome on first night of holiday

Colin Ross's fiancee said he wandered off up a side street near the Pantheon while on holiday.

16 Aug 2026

10 Aug 2026

A picture of Patricia, who has light‑coloured, curly hair styled close to the head and is wearing a light‑coloured collared garment. The overall image quality shows visible grain and fading, with subdued colours and softened edges that indicate age or wear

Police search site over woman's 1992 disappearance

Police say they are acting on new information received about Patricia Hall, from Pudsey.

10 Aug 2026

3 Aug 2026

A black and white image of Suzanne Lawrence, who has shoulder-length hair and wears a shirt and cardigan.

Girl missing since 1979 sought in police appeal

When Suzanne Lawrence disappeared aged 14, officers thought she may have joined a travelling fair.

3 Aug 2026

31 Jul 2026

The image shows a person standing outdoors in front of a wooden fence, wearing a dark buttoned shirt and a dark patterned jacket. Behind the fence are the roofs of nearby houses and a cloudy sky.

Human remains identified as missing teenager

Detectives say an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death is ongoing.

31 Jul 2026

24 Jul 2026

Jack O'Sullivan pictured in his blue graduation robes, wearing a black mortar board and smiling at the camera.

No chance missing Jack fell in river, says expert

A former Harbourmaster says it is unlikely that Jack could have entered the water when he went missing.

24 Jul 2026

4 Jul 2026

Donna Keogh with cropped dark hair and dark eyes. She is smiling with her head tilted to one side and standing in front of a light blue wall. The photo is very grainy.

Second murder arrest over 1998 teen disappearance

A 62-year-old man is questioned on suspicion of murdering Donna Keogh who was last seen in 1998.

4 Jul 2026