Roblox Investigating Disappearance of 15-Year-Old User

Roblox said its review of messages linked to missing 15-year-old Thomas Medlin found no off-platform contact or voice chat, and Medlin's whereabouts remain unknown.

Roblox is investigating messages after 15-year-old Thomas Medlin went missing on January 9. Medlin reportedly took a train from Long Island to Grand Central to meet another user he is said to have met in a Roblox chat. Roblox issued a statement saying its review found no attempts to direct Medlin to off-platform contact, no sharing of contact information, and no indication of voice chat use. The company said it is cooperating with law enforcement while investigators work to locate Medlin. Known details: - Medlin was reported missing on January 9 after traveling to New York to meet another user he reportedly met in a Roblox chat. - Roblox reported no evidence in its review of chats that Medlin was directed to off-platform contact or given phone numbers or other contact details. - The company said there was no indication Medlin used voice chat and that it is cooperating with law enforcement inquiries. - Medlin's whereabouts remain unknown and he has been missing for more than two weeks. Summary: Investigations are ongoing and Roblox says it is cooperating with authorities. Undetermined at this time.