By Laura Steiner, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Milton Reporter
Halton Regional Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old boy from Milton who has been reported missing.
Pajin Andanandhan was last seen at approximately 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, in the area of Gifford Crescent and Philbrook Drive in Milton. Police say the teen may have left the area on a blue and black bicycle and is possibly headed toward Guelph.
A possible sighting of Pajin was reported around 1 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, in the area of Guelph Line and Highway 401. Halton police have not confirmed the sighting but are investigating all leads.
Pajin is described as male, with brown skin, black hair, and a thin build. He is approximately five-foot-four and was last seen wearing black cargo pants and a black jacket.
A photo of Pajin has been released by police in hopes it may assist members of the public in identifying or locating him.
Police say Pajin is considered vulnerable, and there is growing concern for his safety and well-being from both officers and his family.
Anyone who may have seen Pajin or has information on his whereabouts is urged to contact police immediately. The public can call 911 or the Halton Regional Police Service non-emergency line at 905-825-4777.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or by visiting www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
“There is no 24-hour waiting period to report a missing person,” Halton police emphasized in their release. “A person can be reported missing at any time.”
The police further urge anyone with concerns for someone’s immediate safety to call 911 without delay.
Additional information, including community resources, prevention tools, and how to file a missing person report, is available on the Halton Regional Police Service website:
haltonpolice.ca/en/services-and-reporting/missing-persons.aspx
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