A method and apparatus using the worldwide web portal site to provide, publish and maintain a database for missing/stolen items and missing persons/fugitives. The method and apparatus further utilize this database as a backbone for an internet portal, providing for automated contact of interested parties,...http://www.google.com/patents/US7072892?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7072892 - Business model for recovery of missing goods, persons, of fugitives or disbursements of unclaimed goods using the internet