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Enough_Device_6023 t1_j6k1l2e wrote

If you come in contact with someone reported missing, please contact the police first. Abusers often find their victims because they rely on the kindness of strangers to help them locate them.

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LadyofTheBooks OP t1_j6k364y wrote

That is not something I ever even considered. Thank you for making a very good point and teaching me something

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Odd-Chapter756 t1_j6k3fmt wrote

I don't think that is the case most times. The police investigate family and friends first typically.

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spiral_in t1_j6la2a8 wrote

It doesn't have to be the case most of the time to contact police first (and only) if you find a missing person.

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Enough_Device_6023 t1_j6o5xpi wrote

Neither do I. But whenever I see a missing poster that does not contain information regarding police involvement (A case number, officers name or phone number), much like the poster shown, I like to comment this information.

You never know who is trying to just disappear from a bad situation and I know I would never want to unwittingly force someone back into a situation that is dangerous for them.

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vaendeer t1_j6okl7i wrote

The police do next to nothing in adult missing cases absent of probable cause of foul play. It is still good advice to use them as a third party on these cases because you never know what's going on in anyone's life and it takes the judgement call off of you personally.

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