MISSING PERSONS

The Elyria Police Department’s Investigative Division has made Missing Persons a top priority, dedicated to providing the necessary resources to aid in the retrieval of missing persons.

There are many different situations that qualify a person as “Missing.” The following are some of the more common circumstances:

MINORS

Individuals younger than18 years of age who have left the house or their guardian either voluntarily or involuntarily.

ADULTS

Individuals over the age of 18 who may be in the need of assistance, may be the victim of a crime or foul play, may be in need of medical attention, have no pattern of running away or disappearing, may be the victim of parental abduction, or is mentally or physically impaired.