Missing Persons

How to help when you see a missing person flyer in DFW

I see missing person flyers shared on social media constantly. Sharing is good but there's more you can do:

  • Save the photo to your phone. You're more likely to recognize someone from a saved photo than a post you scrolled past.
  • If you think you see the person, call the number on the flyer or 911. Don't approach — you don't know the situation.
  • If you work at a gas station, restaurant, or store, put the flyer up. Many missing persons are spotted by workers.
  • Check the Texas DPS missing persons list periodically: txdps.state.tx.us

Most of these situations resolve within a few days. But the ones that don't need community help.

Being aware costs nothing.

Community ReportAutomatedSource: Community ReportPublished: Apr 3, 2026, 6:41 AM

1 Comment

The tip about saving the photo is smart. Scrolling past a share and actually recognizing someone in real life are totally different things.