Bismarck, ND – North Dakota law enforcement responded to 1,389 missing person reports in 2025, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The cases represented 984 unique individuals across the state.
According to the agency, thanks to public assistance and the combined efforts of local, state, tribal, and federal partners, 98% of those missing person cases have been located and cleared.
For the remaining open cases, officials are reminding residents that “behind every case is a family and community waiting for answers.” The Highway Patrol encourages the public to check the Attorney General’s North Dakota Missing Persons database regularly and to share any information that might help investigators.
Residents can view current missing persons online or submit an anonymous tip. Officials emphasize that anyone who witnesses a crime or emergency should dial 911.
The agency also noted a common misconception about missing person reporting. “You do not need to wait 24 hours to report someone missing,” the statement reads. “Prompt reporting gives the best chance of finding people safely.”
Community members are urged to stay alert and support families still searching for their loved ones.
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