1. For Families
Intertrace helps families organize and preserve missing person information in a structured way. A case may include identity details, photos, last known location, circumstances, medical notes, identifying features, DNA-related information, and contact details for follow-up.
Families may use Intertrace to increase visibility, preserve important information, and help others recognize or report possible sightings.
- Create an account and verify your email.
- Submit the missing person case using the official form.
- Upload clear and recent photos.
- Provide accurate last known location details.
- Update Intertrace if the person is found or information changes.
Intertrace is not a law enforcement agency and does not replace official missing person reporting. In urgent situations, contact police or emergency services immediately.
2. What to Do When Someone Goes Missing
If someone is missing, act quickly and document everything carefully.
- Contact local police or emergency services immediately.
- Write down the exact time and location where the person was last seen.
- Collect recent photos and identity details.
- Contact hospitals, shelters, detention centers, transport hubs, and close relatives.
- Preserve messages, phone records, social media profiles, travel plans, and witness information.
- Submit a structured case to Intertrace to help organize and share the information.
Do not wait 24 hours if you believe the person may be in danger.
3. How to Report a Missing Person
To report a missing person on Intertrace, use the official case submission form and provide as much accurate information as possible. Avoid guessing. If something is unknown, leave it empty or mark it as unknown where possible.
Useful information usually includes:
- Full name of the missing person.
- Date of birth or approximate age.
- Gender, nationality, and known languages.
- Recent clear photographs.
- Last known country, city, address, landmark, or coordinates.
- Date and approximate time when the person was last seen.
- Clothing, belongings, documents, phone, vehicle, or travel route.
- Medical conditions, scars, tattoos, moles, or other identifying features.
- Reporter name, relationship, and contact information.
4. Missing Person Checklist for Families
- Recent portrait photo.
- Recent full-body photo.
- Full legal name and possible alternative names.
- Date of birth or estimated age.
- Height, weight, eye color, hair color, and skin tone.
- Scars, tattoos, birthmarks, dental features, implants, or other identifiers.
- Last known clothing and personal belongings.
- Phone number, email, messengers, and social media accounts.
- Known friends, relatives, coworkers, travel companions, or witnesses.
- Possible destinations, transport routes, border crossings, airports, or shelters.
- Medical needs, prescriptions, allergies, disabilities, or urgent risks.
- Police report number or official case reference, if available.
- DNA-related family information, if relevant and legally appropriate.
5. Privacy & Safety
Missing person cases may include sensitive personal information. Intertrace encourages families to share enough information to help identify and locate the person while avoiding unnecessary exposure of private details.
Do not publish sensitive details unless necessary:
- Private home addresses of relatives.
- Passport numbers, ID numbers, or financial information.
- Private family conflicts or unverified accusations.
- Medical information that is not relevant to locating or identifying the person.
- Information that could endanger the missing person, relatives, or witnesses.
If privacy is a concern, contact Intertrace support and request correction, limitation, or removal of public details.
7. What Information Helps Locate a Missing Person
Useful information is specific, verifiable, and connected to a time or location. Even small details may become important when they are recorded clearly.
- Exact last seen location or nearest landmark.
- Last confirmed contact and communication method.
- Direction of travel or intended destination.
- Recent emotional, medical, or safety concerns.
- Photos from different angles and different dates.
- Distinctive identifiers such as scars, tattoos, moles, dental features, or implants.
- Known documents, vehicles, bags, devices, or clothing.
- Names of witnesses or people who last saw the missing person.
8. Missing Persons and War Zones
Cases connected to conflict areas, migration routes, detention, displacement, destroyed infrastructure, or humanitarian emergencies require special care.
- Do not publish details that could expose relatives, witnesses, or the missing person to danger.
- Use approximate locations when exact coordinates may create risk.
- Preserve documents, photos, messages, and last contact records.
- Contact humanitarian organizations, official agencies, and local authorities where appropriate.
- Mark the case as connected to a war zone if the submission form allows it.
9. How Volunteers Can Help Safely
Volunteers can help by spreading verified case links, checking public information, translating posts, contacting relevant public institutions where appropriate, and reporting possible sightings.
- Do not trespass or conduct dangerous searches alone.
- Do not confront suspects or unknown persons.
- Do not collect money on behalf of families unless officially authorized.
- Do not publish unverified rumors.
- Report possible sightings through official channels.
- Respect the privacy and emotional condition of families.
Volunteers should never replace police, emergency services, or trained search-and-rescue teams.
10. How to Identify Fake Missing Person Posts
Fake or misleading missing person posts can harm real families and waste search resources. Before sharing, check whether the post appears credible.
- No official case link or source.
- No date, location, or contact method.
- Images appear stolen, reused, or inconsistent.
- The post asks for money without verification.
- Comments say the person has already been found, but the post remains unchanged.
- The same text appears with different names or cities.
- The post contains emotional pressure but no verifiable information.
When unsure, share only verified case pages and avoid reposting screenshots without context.
11. What to Do If a Missing Person Is Found
- Confirm the information through family, police, hospital, or another reliable source.
- Update the Intertrace case status as soon as possible.
- Ask people to stop sharing outdated posts.
- Remove sensitive public information if it is no longer needed.
- Respect the found person’s privacy and safety.
If the person is safe but does not want public contact, their privacy should be respected.
12. Frequently Asked Questions
Is Intertrace a police or government database?
No. Intertrace is an independent digital platform for organizing and sharing missing person information. It does not replace police reports or emergency services.
Can I submit a case for another person?
Yes, if you have a legitimate reason and provide accurate reporter information. False or abusive reports may be removed.
Can a case be deleted?
Yes. Families, authorized representatives, or affected individuals may request removal, correction, or limitation of a case.
Can I hide sensitive information?
Yes. You should avoid publishing sensitive private information unless it is necessary for identification or safety.
What if I made a mistake in the case?
Contact Intertrace support and request a correction. Include the case number and the exact information that must be changed.
What if someone reports a false case?
Intertrace may review, restrict, or remove suspicious cases. Users should report false, abusive, or dangerous content.
Does Intertrace guarantee that a missing person will be found?
No. Intertrace cannot guarantee results. The platform helps structure information and increase visibility.
13. Contact
For support, corrections, case removal requests, privacy concerns, or abuse reports, contact:
Email: support@intertrace.center