missing person
Noun
Meaning
missing person (plural missing persons or missing people)
A person whose whereabouts are unknown and who is being sought.
Synonyms
Examples
Albert Collins, who lives in the neighborhood, said his 53-year-old brother, Daniel, went missing on April 21. Missing person fliers were posted at several businesses in the area.
Missing person posters have been placed around the area.
Missing person reported at 8:42 a.m. on Central Avenue.