15-Year-Old Saint James Teen Reported Missing: Police

Thomas Medlin was last seen leaving the Stony Brook School and later spotted at Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan, police said.

By Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff

Jan 12, 2026 9:58 am EDT

Thomas Medlin, 15, of Saint James, was last seen Friday, Jan. 9, after leaving the Stony Brook School and later spotted at Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan, police said. (Courtesy Suffolk County Police Department)

SAINT JAMES, NY — A 15-year-old Saint James teen has been reported missing, according to Suffolk County Police Department.

Police said Thomas Medlin, 15, of Saint James, left the Stony Brook School on Friday, Jan. 9, at approximately 3:30 p.m. and ran to the Stony Brook Train Station.

Medlin was last seen later that evening at approximately 5:30 p.m. at Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan, police said.

Medlin is described as white, about 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing approximately 130 pounds. Police said he was last seen wearing a black jacket with red stripes, dark sweatpants with white stripes, a black backpack and glasses.

Anyone with information on Medlin’s whereabouts is asked to contact Fourth Squad detectives at 631-854-8452 or call 911.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, using the P3 Tips mobile app, or online.

Tips remain confidential, police said.

Police released additional images of missing Saint James teen Thomas Medlin, who was last seen Friday evening in Manhattan, authorities said. (Courtesy Suffolk County Police Department)

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