Thousands of UK missing persons cases may be reinvestigated

Volunteer detectives could look again at all 13,000 cold cases on National Crime Agency’s missing persons unit

Missing persons investigations going back decades and cases of unidentified remains across the UK will be freshly investigated under a new pilot scheme.

“Research shows that those left behind, without help or hope, will often engage on lifelong and traumatic searches.” “We support the development of innovative projects where third-sector organisations and police forces work together to safeguard vulnerable people,” said the NPCC lead for missing persons, deputy chief constable Catherine Hankinson. “I am aware that Locate International has already worked with some forces and look forward to working together in the future to support missing people and their families.

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