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Despite the misconception that you need to wait 24 hours, most law enforcement agencies advise people to report a missing person as soon as possible. You should call the non-emergency police number to file a report (unless you suspect foul play). If the missing person is a child, you should call 911 then the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

A missing person is usually defined as someone whose location is unknown, and who therefore cannot be confirmed as alive or dead.

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Killian Rooney

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It depends the age. If they are an adult wait 36 hours (A day and a half). If it's a child call the police right away.

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In America you usually wait 48 hours befor reporting a missing person

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At least 24 hours

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NONSENSE

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