went missing
Can't be found
Went missing means to disappear or become lost, often under unexplained or concerning circumstances.
The phrase typically describes people whose whereabouts become suddenly unknown: Her daughter went missing three days ago.
It can also apply to objects: My keys went missing sometime yesterday.
More common in British English than American, where "went missing" competes with "disappeared" or "got lost."
- disappearedCeased to exist visibly
- unfoundNot yet discovered
- vanishedDisappeared from sight
- got lostCeased knowing one's location
- kidnappedTaken captive illegally
absent · lost · gone · runaway · abduction · amber alert · milk carton · without a trace · last seen · cold case · trauma recovery · elude · have you seen · tip line · longing · search party · detective work · investigation