A “What to Do” checklist for parents/guardians . . .

The most important thing to remember is to ACT FAST. Start searching immediately. The less time and distance you put between you and your child, the sooner you may get results.

» Make a careful search of your home and surrounding property.

» Check with playmates.

» Check favourite play areas.

» Call all friends, neighbours, and relatives.

» Call or visit the local police station. Be prepared to give the following information:

· Full physical description.

· Birthmarks or other marks of identification.

· Most recent photograph.

· Fingerprint record card.

· Description of clothing worn at the time of disappearance.

· Medical problems.

· Recent problems at home, with playmates, etc.

· Possible runaway – are favourite clothes or possessions missing?

· Possible/probable abduction by spouse or ex-spouse.

· If possible abduction by parent, does the child have his/her own passport or is the child recorded on the passport of the other parent?