Ottawa. City Operations

Ottawa Police Service - Missing Persons Unit

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Description

Unit responsible to investigate and locate persons reported as missing to ensure their safety and well being

For current Missing Persons cases, please see the up-to-date news releases and Facebook album.

Eligibility
No restrictions * there is no 24-hour waiting period to report a person as missing

Application Process
If there is some indication of foul play (suspicious or criminal activity), call 9-1-1
* if foul play is not suspected, contact the Missing Person's Unit
Documents Required
No documents required
Toll Free
1-800-222-8477 - Crime Stoppers
Office
613-236-1222 ext 2355
Crisis
9-1-1 - Emergency Services (life threatening or crime in progress)
Non-Emergency Inquiries
613-236-1222 - 24 hours
After Hours Phone
613-236-1222 ext 7300 - 24 hours
TTY
613-232-1123
Web Site
Visit Website
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
PO Box 9634
Station T
Ottawa, ON, K1G 6H5
Canada
Languages
English, French
Fees
None
Social Media
Agency Information
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Copyright
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Last Updated On
August 18, 2025
Address
474 Elgin St
Ottawa, ON, K2P 2J6
Cross street: Elgin St and Trans-Canada Hwy
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Front desk services: Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm, Missing Persons Unit line 8 am-4 pm
Service Area(s)
Ottawa