What is the status of a missing persons report when the legal guardian knows the child's location?

When a legal guardian knows the location of a child, a missing persons report cannot be filed. Missing persons reports are typically intended for cases where individuals, particularly vulnerable populations such as juveniles, are unaccounted for and where their whereabouts are unknown or in doubt, leading to concerns about their safety. If the legal guardian is aware of the child’s location, there is no basis for filing a report, as the fundamental criterion for a missing persons investigation—that the individual is missing or unaccounted for—is not met. This understanding establishes the correct status of the report in such circumstances.