The search continues for Thomas Medlin, a 15-year-old boy from St. James who has been missing for more than two weeks. He was last seen after leaving school and boarding a train at the Stony Brook Long Island Rail Road station on January 9.
Authorities confirmed that Thomas traveled to Grand Central Terminal, where surveillance footage captured his presence later that day. Since then, his family has had no contact with him, raising growing concern.
Thomas’s mother, Eva Medlin, revealed in an exclusive interview with News 12 that detectives now suspect he met someone online through the gaming platform Roblox. They believe Thomas planned to meet this individual in the city, a behavior that Eva describes as highly unusual for her son.
Family members and friends have been tirelessly searching for Thomas, organizing multiple search efforts across Long Island and New York City. Eva Medlin emphasized the urgency and emotional strain caused by his disappearance.
Police shared further details about Thomas’s movements after Grand Central Terminal. His last known locations were recorded near Cherry and Rutgers Streets in Lower Manhattan and later around Sands and Jay Street in Brooklyn.
The Suffolk County Police Department has released multiple photos of Thomas Medlin to aid in the search. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452 or call 911 immediately.
Key Information for the Public:
- Last confirmed sighting: January 9, Stony Brook LIRR station
- Subsequent location: Grand Central Terminal, NYC
- Additional reported locations: Lower Manhattan (Cherry and Rutgers Streets), Brooklyn (Sands and Jay Street)
- Possible connection: Online meeting via Roblox gaming app
- Contact for tips: Suffolk County Police, 631-854-8452 or 911
Local authorities continue to investigate all leads in this case with the hope of locating Thomas swiftly. Community members are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any relevant information. The ongoing effort reflects the collaboration between family, law enforcement, and the public to bring Thomas Medlin safely home.
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