person of interest
noun phrase
: a person who is believed to be possibly involved in a crime but has not been charged or arrested
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Police did not confirm that person's arrest, but DPD Officer Jalen Nelson said everyone believed to be involved is now in custody, and there are no outstanding suspects or persons of interest.
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Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 7 July 2025
DiNapoli was last seen on June 29 at 9:45 a.m. with Martin Mendoza, 21, her boyfriend and a person of interest in her disappearance, according to the Morgan Hill Police Department.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 3 July 2025
Here are the ways law enforcement uses technology to investigate crimes and track persons of interest.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
No suspects or persons of interest in the man’s death were disclosed by authorities.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
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Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 7 July 2025
DiNapoli was last seen on June 29 at 9:45 a.m. with Martin Mendoza, 21, her boyfriend and a person of interest in her disappearance, according to the Morgan Hill Police Department.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 3 July 2025
Here are the ways law enforcement uses technology to investigate crimes and track persons of interest.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
No suspects or persons of interest in the man’s death were disclosed by authorities.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for person of interest
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“Person of interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/person%20of%20interest. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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