Someone is reported missing every 90 seconds in the UK, and while most are found quickly, many families face weeks, months or years of uncertainty.
Missing People is a UK charity offering free, confidential, 24-hour support to missing people and their families during what is often an isolating and distressing time.
The gallery below contains the faces of 62 people missing from the North West, with families asking anyone who recognises them to come forward.
Sightings can be reported free and confidentially by calling 116 000, emailing [email protected], or completing the charity’s online sightings form.
57. Adrian Eldred
Age at disappearance: 43 | Missing since: May 17, 2003 | Missing from: Rochdale in Greater Manchester | Reference number: 04-001731 | www.missingpeople.org.uk
58. Paul Fahy
Age at disappearance: 33 | Missing since: February 18, 2002 | Missing from: Liverpool | Reference number: 04-000767 | www.missingpeople.org.uk
59. Kevin Fasting
Age at disappearance: 49 | Missing since: November 21, 2003 | Missing from: Liverpool | Reference number: 03-001677 | www.missingpeople.org.uk
60. Charlene Downes
Age at disappearance: 14 | Missing since: November 1, 2003 | Missing from: Blackpool | Reference number: 03-001700 | www.missingpeople.org.uk