Photo: Cameron Wilkinson outside the HRPS Headquarters
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) say 15-year-old Prajin Andanandhan has been found dead.
He had last been seen at roughly 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 8th in the area of Gifford Crescent and Philbrook Drive in Milton. Subsequent security images placed him in the area of Guelph Line and 2 Sideroad, south of Derry Road, early in the morning on Monday, June 9th.
A road closure was issued by the HRPS on Thursday afternoon, closing Guelph Line in both directions between 1 Sideroad and 2 Sideroad in Burlington for a police investigation. It lasted for just over two hours.
His death is not being treated as suspicious.
The HRPS say that, out of respect for his family and friends, no further details will be provided.
At the request of the HRPS, we have removed any and all images of Andanandhan from our pages.
SECOND UPDATE (Published on Tuesday, June 17th at 10:21 a.m.)
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has obtained a security image of Prajin Andanandhan on his bicycle dated Monday, June 9th, at roughly 1:12 am.
He was observed riding southbound towards Burlington on Guelph Line, south of 2 Sideroad.
Andanandhan had left his home the night of Sunday, June 8th, and all accounts say he is using a dark coloured bicycle.
Speaking with the Media Relations Officer with the HRPS, Constable Jeff Dillon, he says it’s possible Andanandhan may have turned down a trail system while biking.
He adds that investigators are currently looking into whether Andanandhan has friends or family in neighbouring communities, such as Burlington and Waterdown, that he may be staying with for the time being.
Local residents can expect an increased presence in the area as police continue their investigation.
Anyone with information about Andanandhan or his possible location is asked to contact police through 9-1-1 or via the non-emergency line at 905 825 4777.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
FIRST UPDATE (Published on Tuesday, June 10th at 5:05 a.m.)
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has released an updated security image of Andanandhan from the area of Derry Road and Guelph Line.
They’ve also released an image of a comparable bike to what it’s believed the 15-year-old Milton resident is riding.
He’s considered vulnerable and police and his family are concerned for his well-being.
Anyone with information about Andanandhan or his possible location is asked to contact police through 9-1-1 or via the non-emergency line at 905 825 4777.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
A person can be reported missing at any time – there is no 24 hour waiting period. If you are concerned for someone’s immediate safety, call 9-1-1. Otherwise, you can report a person as missing to the Halton Regional Police Service by calling the non-emergency number 905-825-4777.
ORIGINAL (Published at 1:59 p.m. on Monday, June 9th)
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) needs your help in finding a missing Milton teen.
15-year-old Pajin Andanandhan was last seen at roughly 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 8th in the area of Gifford Crescent and Philbrook Drive in Milton. He may be in possession of a blue and black bicycle and headed towards the Guelph area with a possible sighting June 9th at 1:00 a.m. near Guelph line and Highway 401.
Andanandhan is described as:
- Male
- Brown Skin
- Approximately 5’4” tall with a thin build.
- Black hair
- Wearing black cargo pants and a black jacket
He’s considered vulnerable and police and his family are concerned for his well-being.
Anyone with information about Andanandhan or his possible location is asked to contact police through 9-1-1 or via the non-emergency line at 905 825 4777.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
A person can be reported missing at any time – there is no 24 hour waiting period. If you are concerned for someone’s immediate safety, call 9-1-1. Otherwise, you can report a person as missing to the Halton Regional Police Service by calling the non-emergency number 905-825-4777.
