How to Contact John Walsh of America's Most Wanted

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Last Updated: September 6, 2019 References

John Walsh was the host of America's Most Wanted from 1988 through 2012, when the show itself came to an end. He is now the host of CNN's The Hunt with John Walsh, which is similar in nature to his previous show, and a founder of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). If you want to contact John Walsh directly, the best way to do so is through one of his social media accounts. You can also contact his show or the NCMEC separately.

Method 1

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Contacting John Walsh through Social Media

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Follow him on Facebook. John Walsh provides updates and alerts about missing persons and fugitives on his official Facebook page. If you wish to stay abreast of the latest news or think you may have a need to contact him in the near future, follow him on Facebook.
- Log on to Facebook and type “John Walsh Official” in the search bar at the top of the website.
- Hit enter.
- Under the heading “Pages” you will see a picture of Walsh and the name of his page “John Walsh (Official)” in bold. Click on the image or the title of his page.
- Locate the banner at the top of his Facebook page.
- In the lower right corner of the banner, find the button that says “Like.”
- Click on the button. Your newsfeed will now include Walsh's latest posts.^{[1]
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Comment on his post. If you don't have a tip for Walsh, you may still comment on his latest cases. When you comment on one of his posts, you will become an active participant in the conversation with other interested parties. Walsh may or may not read your comment. Also, note that there is no comment box on the John Walsh page, though, so you cannot post a comment directly to his wall.
- Go to Walsh's official Facebook page.
- Scroll through his post until you see one of interest to you.
- Directly under the content of the post, you will see three buttons: “Like,” “Comment,” and “Share.” Click on “Comment.”
- Type your comment in the activated text box next to your profile picture.
- Once your comment is complete, press the “Enter” key on your keyboard or the “Post” button on your phone or tablet screen to post it to Walsh's wall.^{[2]
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Send Walsh a private message via Facebook. If the content of your message is of a personal nature or you wish to contact Walsh directly, you may send him a private message through Facebook. Facebook is the only social media platform that allows you to contact Walsh directly. Remember, however, that he may or may not respond.
- Locate the banner at the top of his Facebook page.
- In the lower right corner of the banner, find the button that says “Message” and click on the button. A direct message window will appear.
- Type your private message into the active text box.
- When you have finished typing, press the “Enter” key on your keyboard or the “Send” button on your tablet or phone screen to send the message.^{[3]
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Follow Walsh on Twitter. In addition to Facebook, Walsh is also active on Twitter. If you wish to stay up to date on the his latest cases and breakthroughs, follow him on Twitter. As a follower, all of Walsh's latest Tweets will appear on your feed.
- Locate the “Search Bar” at the top of your Twitter Home timeline.
- Type his Twitter handle “@john_walsh” into the search bar.
- Use the arrow keys and strike the “Enter” key or your mouse and click on the correct page.
- Locate and click on the “Follow” button. It is on the right side of the screen directly under the banner at the top of the page. You will now see all of his latest Tweets on your feed. ^{[4]
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Tweet at Walsh. The best way to contact Walsh directly on Twitter is to Tweet at him. You may also reply to one of his Tweets. You may only send Walsh a direct message if he is one of your followers.
- Tweet at him. Locate and click the “Tweet” button at the top right corner of your screen or find the Tweet text box at the top of your Twitter Home timeline. Type your Tweet, which must be 140 characters or less, into the text box and include Walsh's Twitter handle, “@john_walsh.” Once complete, click the “Tweet” button to send it.
- Reply to his Tweet. Scroll through Walsh's Tweets until you find one of interest to you. Locate and click on the small left-pointing arrow directly under the content of the Tweet. A Tweet box will automatically pop up on your screen. It will contain the appropriate Twitter handles for the reply. Use your remaining characters to reply to Walsh's tweet. Once finished, click the “Tweet” button to send it.^{[5]
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Method 2

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Contacting John Walsh through CNN

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Call in a tip from the United States. Walsh currently hosts the CNN show, “The Hunt with John Walsh.” If you have a tip, contact Walsh and his staff directly through his show's tip line. Residents in the United States may call: 1-866-THE-HUNT or 1-866-843-4868.
- The tip line phone number should only be used to report tips on fugitives featured on The Hunt with John Walsh. Do not use it for fan mail or any other purpose.
- When calling the tip line, state the name of the fugitive or missing person the tip pertains to. Provide as much additional information as possible.
- You can leave an anonymous tip, if desired. The information you provide will then be passed along to the proper authorities.
- Note that John Walsh will not be the one actually answering the tip line.^{[6]
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Call in a tip from Mexico. U.S. fugitives have fled and will continue to flee to Mexico. Residents of Mexico may also call in tips. If you have a lead for Walsh, call the number: 0188000990546.^{[7]
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Report a tip online. Instead of calling in a tip, you may submit your information about fugitives or missing persons through an online form. You may only leave tips that pertain to fugitives or missing persons showcased on “The Hunt with John Walsh.” You may find the form through his show's site.
- Type “The Hunt with John Walsh” in your web browser's search bar.
- Click on the result that contains “CNN” in the title and web address.
- Locate and click on the graphic that is titled “Got a Tip?” You will automatically be redirected to a form.
- Locate the section titled: “Fugitive/missing person.” Select the fugitive or missing person your tip pertains to from a drop-down menu.
- Locate the section labeled: “Any information you know about this person.” Type any pertinent information into the text box.
- Find the section titled: “Your name (optional).” If you would like to leave your name, type it into the text box; if you wish to leave an anonymous tip, skip this step.
- Find the section titled: “Your email (optional).” If you would like to leave your email address, type it into the text box; if you wish to leave an anonymous tip, skip this step.
- Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page and locate the “Submit” button. Click on the “Submit” button to send in your form.

Method 3

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Contacting John Walsh through the NCMEC

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Call the tip hotline. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, or NCMEC, was established in 1984 to manage all issues in the United States pertaining to missing and exploited children. NCMEC operates a 24-hour hotline seven days a week. If you believe that you have spotted a missing child, come across an exploited child, or have relevant information for the authorities, call the 24-hour hotline at: 1-800-THE-LOST or 1-800-843-5678.^{[8]
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- Every tip you report will be passed along to the proper authorities.
- Tip categories include: Possession, Manufacture and Distribution of Child Pornography; Online Enticement of Children for Sexual Acts; Child Sex Trafficking; Child Sex Tourism; Extra-familial Child Sexual Molestation; Unsolicited Obscene Material Sent to a Child; Misleading Domain Name; and Misleading Words or Digital Images Online.^{[9]
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File a report with the CyberTipline. In addition to its 24-hour hotline, the NCMEC also has an online form for reporting relevant tips. The online form is used exclusively to submit information regarding exploited children. If you have a possible lead or tip regarding the sexual exploitation of a child or children, you can report that tip using the center's cybertipline.^{[10]
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- Type “NCMEC CyberTipline” into the search bar of your web browser and press “Enter” or click “Search.”
- Click on the entry titled: CyberTipline of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.”
- The information you are required to fill out is dependent upon the type of crime you are reporting. Do your best to fill in all of the required fields.
- When you have finished filling out the form, click “Submit.” Your tip will be passed along to the proper authorities after you submit it.^{[11]
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Call NCMEC. NCMEC's 24-hour hotline is only to be used for tips. If you have general questions or concerns, use the organization's alternative phone number. You can call the center at: 1-703-224-2150^{[12]
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- This is not a private number for John Walsh.
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Write or fax a letter. If you do not have an urgent tip, consider mailing or faxing a letter to the NCMEC. Your letter may include general questions, comments, or praise. You can address your comments specifically to John Walsh, but he may or may not read them.
- Address your letter to: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, Charles B. Wang International Children's Building, 699 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3175, USA.
- Fax your letter to: 1-703-224-2122. The fax line is not open 24 hours a day or seven days a week. Any information you send will not be received until normal business hours.^{[13]
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Fill out the online contact form. Instead of writing or faxing a letter to the NCMEC, you may submit your questions and comments through an online contact form. This form should not be used for urgent tips. While you may address your comments and questions directly to Walsh, he may not read or respond.
- Type “Contact NCMEC” into the search bar of your web browser and press “Enter” or click “Search.”
- Click on the first result. It should be titled “Contact Us.”
- Provide your name, email address, and comments or questions into the correct text boxes.
- After filling out the necessary fields, click the "Submit" button at the bottom of the form.^{[14]
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Warnings

Be wary of false information. John Walsh does not publicly post his mailing address, phone number, or personal e-mail address. If you see a website claiming to offer this information, it is probably a scam. Never provide your personal information or pay a fee for this information. If you find this information for free and you do not have to provide your personal information to access it, opting to try it is your choice. Understand that your letter or phone call may not reach its intended recipient, though. You should also avoid sending any personal information when you contact John Walsh with an unverified and potentially fake address or number.

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