I’ve been reported as a missing person!

[Lizzielocket]

Frequent poster and have name changed for this.
I was woken by my mobile ringing about 40 minutes ago, I answered it on the second call, it was the police, they were outside my property and wanted to come in. I duly went downstairs and let them in.
I was starting to feel panicky as I have elderly parents and an adult DD who doesn’t live at home anymore.
I was asked my full name which I told them, they then told me I have been reported as a missing person. Somebody had told them that my father and partner couldn’t make contact with me and they were very worried about me. I was with my father this afternoon and I said goodnight to my partner around 2 hours ago by text as he’s at an airport and was about to fly.
I am now in bed with a cup of tea and feeling very confused. They checked on my sleeping DC too.
I don’t know why I’m posting to be honest, has anybody else experienced this?
I’m a very normal woman with a very normal life, they insisted that the call to them wasn’t malicious. So very confused!

Omg the last two posts suggesting it may be your friend are creepy. This could b true and something I wouldn’t have thought about.

I would guess a neighbour or child of a neighbour who can spy on the ensuing drama they've caused by watching out of the window.

I think it sounds horrible, but I’m surprised the police weren’t more forthcoming.

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@RosaWaiting

If the person was actually worried about you, why would they object to you knowing?

I 100% agree with you. This is why social services don't take the anonymous calls seriously but they do have to follow them up.

Let us know what your parents say when you tell them in the morning.

I think it’s either a prank or mistaken identity.

I don’t have anything to add, other than I hope you are ok, OP
I hope you managed some sleep xXx

Hope you managed a few hours.

I think I would call 101 to report it as malicious.

Another one that wondered if it could be your friend who has come to stay. I am a cynic though.

I do hope this mystery is solved. I would be insisting that the police disclose who made the report as your safety could be at risk.

Nosy neighbour who has got the wrong end of the stick and thinks you've flown off somewhere with your partner and left the kids alone?

I think you do need to tell your partner? The story could be taken out of proportion if you don't tell him and then he finds out that a friend came to stay etc... he may feel pushed out that you were scared enough to invite a friend to stay but did not confide in your partner.

Do you have any siblings or have you left a job recently?

Morning everybody.
Thanks for all your replies, I made it through the night, the manic school/work run starts now so will be back later once at work and settled.
I will tell DP when he gets home, he will worry unnecessary if I tell him now.
It wouldn’t be my friend, we are old school mates, we have been friends for 30 years this year, DP and I trust him implicitly. He’s still snoring on the sofa, DC will be surprised! Friend is a night owl, that’s why I messaged him asking if he was awake.
My mind is still boggling!

A work rival? Trying to keep you awake at night.

Aside from being worrying for you, OP, what a complete waste of police time!

Also, from other posts I've read here where people are concerned for someone, doesn't a certain amount of time have to have elapsed before police get involved? I guess the mystery person just lied?

How bizarre! I hope the police can now tell you who made the call.

That's really weird OP. I hope you find out who it is that reported you missing. x

why would they have gone to your house if you were reported missing?! Very bizarre. Do you think they were even real police?

Very odd and worrying. Hope you get to the bottom of this.

You would think they would have told you who reported you,
I did a welfare check and they asked the relative to call me

I think the police got the wrong person

That is very odd OP. I thought the police took ages before they would look for a non vulnerable adult.

Guys please read the full thread.

IT WAS THE POLICE.

SHE CHECKED.

As for those suggesting some nutter bought an old marked police and uniforms have been watching too much TV.

Police don't wait 24 hours before looking at a missing person. It all depends on the circumstances as to how they deal with each report.

I wouldn't go with mistaken identity either. Various checks would have been done before they knocked on the door.

I'd go with either malicious or confused caller reporting you missing. I'd definitely tell your DH. It maybe relating to him.

How very odd. Have you got a senile neighbour?

"It's very suspicious that this friend happened to be awake tonight and ready and willing to go over to your house."

No, it's not.