Durham Regional Police are asking for the public’s assistance as the search continues for a missing 13-year-old boy from Whitby who is believed to have travelled to Toronto. Investigators are urging residents across both Durham Region and Toronto to remain vigilant and report any information that could help locate the teenager safely.
According to police, 13-year-old Zane was reported missing after he was last seen in Whitby. While investigators have reason to believe he may now be in Toronto, they have not confirmed his exact location or how he may have travelled there. Police say it remains unknown whether he is travelling on foot, using public transportation, or accompanied by another person.
Officers have released a description of the missing youth in hopes that members of the public will recognize him. Zane is described as Black with a light complexion, a heavy build, and an afro hairstyle. At the time he was last seen, he was wearing a white and grey Essentials tracksuit, black running shoes, and carrying a black Nike backpack.
The investigation remains active as officers continue to gather information and follow up on potential leads. Missing person investigations are treated as a priority by police, particularly when they involve children or teenagers. Authorities are working to determine Zane’s movements and are asking anyone who may have seen him in Whitby, Toronto, or surrounding communities to come forward immediately.
Police are encouraging residents to pay close attention to public spaces, shopping centres, transit stations, parks, and other busy locations where the teenager may have been seen. Even small details, including the time and location of a possible sighting, could assist investigators in tracing his whereabouts.
Durham Regional Police have not released additional details regarding the circumstances surrounding the disappearance, but they continue to appeal to the public for assistance as the search expands beyond Durham Region.
Community cooperation often plays an important role in locating missing youth, and police are hopeful that increased public awareness will help bring Zane home safely. Officers continue to monitor incoming information while coordinating investigative efforts.
Anyone with information that could assist in locating the Whitby Missing 13-Year-Old Boy is asked to contact Durham Regional Police at 905-579-1520 ext. 1805. Police continue to investigate and are urging the public to report any information that may help bring Zane home safely.
Police thank the public for sharing the missing person alert and encourage anyone who believes they have seen Zane not to approach him if circumstances appear unsafe, but instead to contact police immediately with as much information as possible.
The investigation remains ongoing, and Durham Regional Police will provide updates as new information becomes available.
