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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
At the time a missing person report is filed, the law enforcement agency shall seek to ascertain and record the following information about the missing person:
a. The name of the missing person, including any aliases;
b. Date of birth;
c. Identifying marks, such as birthmarks, moles, tattoos, and scars;
d. Height and weight;
e. Gender;
f. Race;
g. Current hair color and true or natural hair color;
h. Eye color;
i. Prosthetics, surgical implants, or cosmetic implants;
j. Physical anomalies;
k. Blood type, if known;
l. Any medications the missing person is taking or needs to take;
m. Driver's license number, if known;
n. Social security number, if known;
o. A recent photograph of the missing person, if available;
p. A description of the clothing the missing person was believed to be wearing at the time of disappearance;
q. A description of notable items that the missing person may be carrying and wearing;
r. Information regarding the missing person's electronic communications devices, such as a cell phone number or e-mail address;
s. The reasons why the reporting person believes that the person is missing;
t. The name and location of the missing person's school or employer, if known;
u. The name and location of the missing person's dentist and primary care physician, if known;
v. Any circumstances that may indicate that the disappearance was not voluntary;
w. Any circumstances that indicate that the missing person may be at risk of injury or death;
x. A description of the possible means of transportation of the missing person, such as the make, model, color, license, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of a motor vehicle;
y. Any identifying information about a known or possible abductor or the person last seen with the missing person including:
(1) name;
(2) physical description;
(3) date of birth;
(4) identifying marks;
(5) description of possible means of transportation, such as the make, model, color, license, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of a motor vehicle; and
(6) known associates;
z. Any other information that can aid in locating the missing person; and
aa. Date of last contact.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 52. State Government, Departments and Officers 52 § 17B-214 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-52-state-government-departments-and-officers/nj-st-sect-52-17b-214/
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