Desperate search for autistic boy, 12, who spent the night alone after he was accidentally abandoned by his family when a train’s doors shut while he was still on the platform
- A desperate search has been launched for a 12-year-old autistic boy in Victoria
- Jayden Whyte had been with a family member at Melbourne’s Southern Cross
- The pair were headed to Bendigo but the train departed before he boarded
- By the time his family member was able to return to the platform, Jayden had left
A desperate search has been launched for a 12-year-old autistic boy who spent the night by himself after he was accidentally abandoned at a train station platform.
Jayden Whyte had been with a family member at Melbourne’s Southern Cross Railway Station on Wednesday night.
The pair were headed to Bendigo but the 5.55pm train departed before Jayden boarded.
Jayden Whyte, 12, had been with a family member at Melbourne’s Southern Cross Railway Station on Wednesday night headed to Bendigo but the train departed before he boarded
By the time his family member was able to return to the platform, Jayden had left the station.
Concerns have been raised for Jayden’s welfare as he has autism, and also due to his age.
Police have released an image in the hope someone recognises him and can provide information on his whereabouts.
Jayden is described as about 150cm tall with a slim build and short fair hair
He was last seen wearing glasses, a black jacket with a white logo, a school jumper, blue shorts and a black cap.
Police believe he may have boarded a tram about 6pm at Bourke Street, near Southern Cross Railway Station, and travelled east towards Bourke Street Mall.
Anyone who sees Jayden or may have information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Melbourne West Police Station on 8690 4444.