National Missing Persons Week (NMPW) is an annual event that takes place during the first week of August. NMPW aims to raise community awareness of the significant issues and impacts associated with missing persons in Australia.

“When a person is reported missing by loved ones, it is important that police are also advised if the missing person makes contact.

“A person will remain on the missing person’s list until they are located and confirmed by police.”

Joanne Anderson went missing from Mataranka in October 2014. Despite several sightings reported on social media, Police are unable to confirm her whereabouts and she is still considered missing.

Missing since:           Friday, 31 October 2014

Year of birth:             1977

Height:                        165 cm

Build:                           Medium

Eyes:                           Brown

Hair:                             Dark

Complexion:              Dark

If you have any information about Joanne’s whereabouts, please advise Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or the Australian Federal Police Force online at http://www.missingpersons.gov.au  

The theme of Missing Persons Week 2015 is ‘Follow your instincts. You don’t have to wait 24 hours to report someone as missing’.