Idaho Missing Persons Clearinghouse releases 2025 annual report

The Idaho Missing Persons Clearinghouse has published its 2025 Idaho Missing Persons Report, showing a decrease in total entries compared to the previous year.

The annual report provides an overall picture of reported missing persons cases across Idaho. In 2025, 1,728 missing persons were entered into the National Crime Information Center, down from 2,022 entries in 2024.

According to the report, youth ages 11–15 account for the highest number of reported missing persons cases, followed by those ages 16–17. Another trend that has remained consistent over the years is that males are more frequently reported missing than females.

“This report helps us better understand who is reported missing in Idaho, including important information such as age, gender and the time of year when cases are most often reported,” program manager of the Idaho Missing Persons Clearinghouse Kara Kelley said. “While we collect and report the data, it’s important to remember that each number represents a person with loved ones waiting for answers.”

All missing persons investigations are handled by the local police department or sheriff’s office in the jurisdiction where the person was reported missing. Media and members of the public seeking information about a specific case should contact the appropriate local law enforcement agency for updates.

The Idaho Missing Persons Clearinghouse, which operates within the Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification, serves as a vital resource for law enforcement agencies and families working to reunite missing individuals with their loved ones. Through coordination, information sharing and ongoing support, the clearinghouse helps strengthen Idaho’s statewide response to missing persons cases.

The full 2025 report is available here.

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