Missing persons are being encouraged to make
contact this Christmas as part of a national
campaign by the Australian Federal Police (AFP)
and State and Territory police agencies to
reconnect missing persons with someone they
trust.
Detective Senior Constable Kerry Harris of the
Northern Territory Police Missing Persons Unit
said about two thirds of the 30,000 people
reported missing each year are under the age of
18, while many others are elderly and often
incapable of finding their way home.
“Christmas is a time of reconnection and the best
gift families and friends could wish for is to
know about their missing loved one is safe and
well.”
“This does not necessarily mean that the missing
person has to physically return home, rather we’d
just like them to let someone they know and trust
that they are okay, “said Senior Constable
Harris.
More than 99.5 percent of people reported missing
are located within a short period of time but some
1600 people have been missing in Australia for
more than six months.
“Christmas is often a difficult time of year for
families and friends of missing persons and for
missing persons themselves.
“There are often compelling reasons for a person
not wanting to be found but the message of this
campaign is to make contact with somebody who can
be trusted whether that be the police, a friend of
a family member, “he said.
National figures show that on average one person
is reported missing in Australia every 18 minutes
and while many are located quickly, the impact on
the families and friends of the missing persons
can be devastating. It is important to remember
that people are reported missing because someone
cares greatly about them and is concerned for
their welfare.
Anyone with information about a missing person is
urged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime
Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A complete* list of Territory missing persons is
available at the following link:
www.afp.gov.au/national/missing/profiles/nt
*Editor's note - this
is NOT a complete list!!
Among the missing persons still outstanding in the
Territory are:
Case
1 – Jamie HERDMAN
DOB: 1980
HERDMAN is described as male Caucasian, medium
build, 75 kg, 175 cm tall, distinctive light
coloured shoulder length dreadlocks. He was last
seen on 26.11.06 at the Hi-Way Inn.
Jamie’s brother Carl Herdman said, “If there is
anybody out there with any little bit of
information that could help us find my brother and
bring him home, then please contact the Missing
Persons Unit – any bit of information could help
find him.
“Jamie, if you are out there please let us know
you are safe. We all miss you so much and just
want you to come home.”
Case
2 – Jennifer Helen LANE
DOB: 1952
LANE is described as 175 cm tall, heavy build,
brown eyes, black short cropped hair and a fair
complexion. Jennifer flew from Adelaide to Alice
Springs on 30 March 2004, where she booked into
accommodation for one night. She was last seen on
31 March 2004 and has not made contact with any
family or friends since.
Jennifer’s father Jim Lane said, “Jennifer, if you
are happy doing what you are doing, that’s okay –
we would just like to see you, please make
contact.”
NORTHERN TERRITORY
MISSING
PERSONS
- MALES
