Houston Family Pleads for Help Finding Missing 17-Year-Old Thomas White
HOUSTON, TEXAS — A Houston family is desperately searching for 17-year-old Thomas White, who has been missing since October 18, 2025, after vanishing without a trace.
Authorities say the teen was last seen somewhere in the Houston area, but no confirmed sightings have been reported since. His family describes the past week as a nightmare of uncertainty, holding on to hope that someone, somewhere, knows something.
“He’s just 17,” the family’s public appeal reads. “Now his family is living every parent’s worst fear — the endless nights of what-ifs and where is he? They’re praying for a miracle.”
Description and Details
According to the verified missing person report, Thomas White is described as:
- Age: 17 years old
- Missing From: Houston, Texas
- Missing Since: October 18, 2025
- Gender: Male
Police have not released details about what Thomas was wearing when he disappeared or where he was last seen. His disappearance remains under investigation by the Houston Police Department in coordination with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
Authorities Urge Public Assistance
Investigators are asking anyone who may have seen Thomas or has information about his possible whereabouts to contact authorities immediately.
You can reach:
- Houston Police Department: (713) 884-3131
- NCMEC 24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
Even a small detail — a sighting, video clip, or social media post — could help bring Thomas home, police said. Anonymous tips are also accepted.
Community Rallying to Spread the Word
The teen’s disappearance has gained attention on social media, where friends and strangers alike are sharing posts using hashtags such as #BringThomasHome, #FindThomasWhite, and #HopeNeverDies.
Supporters have been urging others to “share this post like it’s your own child,” in hopes that widespread awareness will generate new leads.
“Even the smallest clue could be the key that brings Thomas home,” one community advocate wrote. “Keep sharing, because awareness saves lives.”
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have not indicated whether foul play is suspected but confirmed that the search is active and ongoing.
As the days turn into weeks, Thomas’s family continues to hold onto faith and the strength of community support. They’ve described him as a kind, quiet young man who is deeply loved by everyone who knows him.
Anyone with information, surveillance footage, or firsthand knowledge of Thomas White’s disappearance is urged to contact the Houston Police Department or NCMEC immediately.
If you have any leads or want to help spread awareness, visit NapervilleLocal.com for more missing person alerts and community safety updates. Together, we can help bring Thomas home.
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