Saturday is Missing Persons Day

EDMOND— – The Missing in Oklahoma (MiOK) day will be held on Saturday, April 26 at the University of Central Oklahoma Forensic Science Institute.

Families of missing persons are encouraged to attend. Families may arrive between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The event is free and breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Attendees will be able to report a loved one missing, provide additional investigative leads, enter the missing person into NamUs, and provide family reference sample DNA for entry into the FBI DNA CODIS system.

They may bring photographs, dental, medical records, and any other pertinent information to help locate their missing person.

Speakers will educate the public about missing person issues. Families will also have the opportunity to network with other families of missing persons.

The news media may be present.

The University of Central Oklahoma Forensic Science Institute is located at 701 E. Second St. in Edmond.

To register for the free event, go to https://docs.google.co m/forms/d/1Q3ngsXu3jb oDhtl8TY_qCtlLN5xNSzljZ1PEI7RvSWM/ view form?edit_requested=tru e For further information, please contact: OKMissingPersons@g mail.com