The Wildest Myths Viewers Have Been Led to Believe by Movies & Media

Myth #39 – You Have To Wait 24 Hours to Report Someone Missing

Any time a person goes missing in a movie, the concerned family is told they must wait 24 hours before they can file a report. In real life, this is dangerous and is not advised by the police, as the first 48 hours are crucial.

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