COSTA RICAN TIMES
There is a myth that one must wait 24 hours to report a missing person. Authorities state the importance of those first 24 hours and urge the public not to wait. If someone goes missing, alert the police at once.
While not considered a crime until after 24 hours, information collected in those crucial hours is vital. Authorities inspect the environment the missing person was normally surrounded by, the places and people, as well as psychological, medical and family history.
Last year, there were 2,104 reports of missing persons. Those reporting the missing person will be asked for a recent photograph and characteristics of the clothes the person was wearing. The photo may be put on social media. Many organizations are involved in the search.
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