Reporting a Missing Person | Salt River Police Department

If someone you know is missing and you’re concerned for their safety, you can file a missing person report right away — there is no waiting period.

Contact the Correct Agency

You should file the report with the law enforcement agency where the person was last seen.
If the agency is unable to assist and the missing person resides within SRPMIC, contact the Salt River Police Department (SRPD). SRPD can assist directly or act as a liaison between agencies.

SRPD Non-Emergency Line: 480-850-9230

What to Do Before Filing a Report

Contact friends and family to rule out miscommunication, traffic delays, or personal schedule changes

Check local hospitals and jails

Try contacting the person through all available methods: phone, social media, text, and email.

What to Expect When You File

• For missing adults: Police will verify the individual’s safety, but their location may not be disclosed due to privacy laws
• For prolonged missing person cases: Be prepared to provide:
  • Recent photos and physical identifiers (tattoos, scars, eye/hair color, height, weight)
  • Names of friends, family, employers
  • Dental records, DNA, or other identifying information if available

Helpful Links and Resources

• Let’s Bring Them Home
• Arizona Department of Corrections – Inmate Search
• Maricopa County Jail Facilities
• Maricopa County Public Records
• Maricopa County Medical Examiner – 602-506-3322
• The DOE Network
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
• The Charley Project
• Child Safety – NCMEC

Welfare Checks

If you are concerned about the immediate safety or well-being of someone—such as a family member, friend, or neighbor—you can request a welfare check.

Welfare checks are appropriate when:

• You are unable to contact someone for an unusual or extended period of time
• The person may be in distress or in danger
• You have reason to believe the person needs urgent help, but it’s not a confirmed emergency

To request a welfare check within SRPMIC, contact the SRPD non-emergency line at 480-850-9230. Provide the individual’s full name, address, and any specific concerns.