Amber Alert Request

Testing Site

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Missing Children
Reports & Stats

1. Criteria
2. Incident
3. Victim
4. Suspect
5. Vehicle
6. Review

Activation Criteria

Is the child 17 Years old or younger?

Yes No

Has an abduction occurred?

Yes No

Is the abductor not the parent or is unknown; or if the abductor is believed to be a parent, is the child in imminent danger of injury or death?

Yes No

Has a preliminary investigation by a law enforcement agency been completed?

Yes No

Is the child believed to be a runaway or voluntarily missing?

Yes No

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About Us

The N.C. Center for Missing Persons serves as the clearinghouse for information regarding missing children and adults; and since its creation in 1985, the Center has worked with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to assist in locating missing persons and reunite them with their families.

Resources

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Runaway Train 25
FBI Child ID App
NC Department of Public Safety
AMBER Alert Release
Ashanti Alert Release Form
Endangered Alert Release Form

Call Us

1-800-522-KIDS (522-5437)

We maintain a nationwide, toll-free telephone number that is available 24 hours a day! Families or law enforcement officers needing immediate assistance can call: 1-800-522-KIDS (522-5437).