Missing: Toronto Police Seek Michael, 17, Last Seen Near Sheppard and Meadowvale

Toronto police are asking the public for help finding a missing 17-year-old named Michael, who was last seen on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 1:22 p.m. in the area of Sheppard Avenue East and Meadowvale Road.

Police said they are concerned for Michael's safety. The appeal was issued by the Toronto Police Service's 42 Division on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Description

Police describe Michael as:

• 5'7" and 120 lbs., with a thin build
• Short black hair and brown eyes
• Last seen wearing a white and black winter coat and blue pants
• Carrying a black backpack

How to help

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4200. The case number is 2026-2235250.

Police noted that there is no 24-hour waiting period to report someone missing; a report can be made at any time. Anyone concerned for a person's immediate safety should call 9-1-1. Otherwise, a missing person can be reported to the Toronto Police Service through the non-emergency line at 416-808-2222.

Police also pointed to the Missing Children Society of Canada, which helps police and families search for missing children. The public can sign up for Child Search Alerts in their area, which cover cases that do not meet AMBER Alert criteria but still need immediate help from the community. More information is available at www.mcsc.ca, and alerts can be set up at rescu.mcsc.ca.

Context

Toronto's Crime Severity Index was 54.99 in 2025, down 7.47% from the previous year, according to Statistics Canada.