Thomas Medlin Missing Person Case
The body of 15-year-old Thomas Medlin, missing since January 9, 2026, was recovered off Red Hook, Brooklyn on March 7, 2026, and officially identified on March 12, 2026. As of March 12, 2026: Police stated there were no immediate signs of foul play. Medlin was last seen on the Manhattan Bridge pedestrian walkway on January 9 at 7:06 p.m., with surveillance cameras recording a splash in the water minutes later. His cell phone's last activity was recorded at 7:09 p.m. on January 9, and officials do not believe his disappearance was criminal in nature. Roblox's internal investigation found no evidence of "off-platform contact," refuting initial suspicions that he traveled to New York City to meet someone from the gaming platform.
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March 2026 — 1 developments
The body of 15-year-old Thomas Medlin, missing since January 9, 2026, was recovered off Red Hook, Brooklyn on March 7, 2026, and officially identified on March 12, 2026.
The body of 15-year-old Thomas Medlin, missing since January 9, 2026, was recovered off Red Hook, Brooklyn on March 7, 2026, and officially identified on March 12, 2026. Police stated there were no immediate signs of foul play. Medlin was last seen on the Manhattan Bridge pedestrian walkway.
January 2026 — 13 developments
The family of missing 15-year-old Thomas Medlin is urgently seeking dashcam or Tesla footage from Lower Manhattan, near the Manhattan Bridge, between 7 and 8 p.
The family of missing 15-year-old Thomas Medlin is urgently seeking dashcam or Tesla footage from Lower Manhattan, near the Manhattan Bridge, between 7 and 8 p.m. on January 9, 2026.
New footage shows Thomas Medlin was last seen on the Manhattan Bridge on January 9 at 7:06 p.
New footage shows Thomas Medlin was last seen on the Manhattan Bridge on January 9 at 7:06 p.m., with police noting he was never seen leaving the bridge and surveillance cameras recording a splash in the water minutes later.
Fifteen-year-old Thomas Medlin, who has been missing since January 9th, was last seen on CCTV footage at Grand Central Station at 5:30 p.
Fifteen-year-old Thomas Medlin, who has been missing since January 9th, was last seen on CCTV footage at Grand Central Station at 5:30 p.m. His mother, Eva Yan, stated that this behavior is out of character for the teen. His cell phone was later found in lower Manhattan.
Investigations determined that Thomas Medlin's cell phone's last activity was recorded at 7:09 PM on January 9, shortly after he was last seen on the Manhattan Bridge.
Investigations determined that Thomas Medlin's cell phone's last activity was recorded at 7:09 PM on January 9, shortly after he was last seen on the Manhattan Bridge.
Officials have stated that the disappearance of 15-year-old Thomas Medlin is not believed to be criminal in nature.
Officials have stated that the disappearance of 15-year-old Thomas Medlin is not believed to be criminal in nature.
Police confirmed that missing 15-year-old Thomas Medlin was last seen on the Manhattan Bridge.
Police confirmed that missing 15-year-old Thomas Medlin was last seen on the Manhattan Bridge. This new detail refines previous reports of his last known whereabouts in New York City.
Roblox's internal investigation into the missing teen, Thomas Medlin, concluded there was no evidenc…
Roblox's internal investigation into the missing teen, Thomas Medlin, concluded there was no evidence of "off-platform contact," refuting the initial suspicion that he traveled to New York City to meet someone from the gaming platform.
A new report indicates a later sighting of Thomas Medlin in Brooklyn, providing an updated geographical lead in the search for the missing teen.
A new report indicates a later sighting of Thomas Medlin in Brooklyn, providing an updated geographical lead in the search for the missing teen. Police also released a photo of Medlin.
Roblox has issued a statement expressing concern after a missing 15-year-old boy from Long Island re…
Roblox has issued a statement expressing concern after a missing 15-year-old boy from Long Island reportedly traveled to New York City to meet someone he connected with on the online gaming platform.
Posts on Reddit continued to spread awareness about Thomas's disappearance, with users suggesting cr…
Posts on Reddit continued to spread awareness about Thomas's disappearance, with users suggesting cross-posting to r/brooklyn and r/nyc due to his last known sighting at Grand Central Station and potential travel to Brooklyn.
A classmate of Thomas posted on Reddit, stating that Thomas was trying to meet up with a friend on Roblox and sought help in finding his Roblox username to assist the police.
A classmate of Thomas posted on Reddit, stating that Thomas was trying to meet up with a friend on Roblox and sought help in finding his Roblox username to assist the police.
Suffolk County Police issued an alert for Thomas Medlin, describing him as white, 5 feet 4 inches ta…
Suffolk County Police issued an alert for Thomas Medlin, describing him as white, 5 feet 4 inches tall, and 130 pounds, last seen wearing a black jacket with red stripes, dark sweatpants with white stripes, a black backpack, and glasses. They asked anyone with information to contact Fourth Squad Detectives or call 911.
Thomas Medlin, 15, was last seen leaving the Stony Brook School campus around 3:30 p.
Thomas Medlin, 15, was last seen leaving the Stony Brook School campus around 3:30 p.m. and running towards the Stony Brook train station. He was later seen at Grand Central Station in Manhattan two hours later.