Durham police are asking the public to help locate a missing Whitby teen who was last seen in the town on August 29.
Durham Radio News reported on September 12 that the missing 16-year-old is named Romero. The report, which attributes the information and accompanying appeal to Durham Regional Police, says he was last seen near Rossland Road West and McQuay Boulevard in Whitby.
Romero is described as five feet 11 inches tall with a medium build and black hair. Police believe he may be in the Toronto area.
How to provide information
Anyone with information that could help investigators locate Romero is asked to contact Durham Regional Police at 1-888-579-1520, extension 1805.
People should provide police with information such as a recent confirmed sighting, the location and time of that sighting, direction of travel, clothing, companions or a vehicle description. Members of the public should not circulate unverified claims or private personal information on social media.
The police appeal remains active based on the latest information available at publication time. Missing-person cases can change quickly, so readers should rely on Durham Regional Police for any later notice that Romero has been located or for updated instructions.
All About Durham will update this report if police announce a substantial development in the search.
Source
- Durham Radio News: Police searching for missing teenager last seen in Whitby (September 12, 2026)
