FOUND: Whitman Police Announce Missing 18 Year-Old is Safe and Sound

UPDATE: The individual who was reported missing was found safe, reported Whitman Police via Facebook on the evening of September 4th. Police noted that the teen was found after a two-day search.

"We are grateful to our public safety partners throughout Plymouth County who assisted in this search for the past two days. We couldn’t do it without them!" stated Whitman Police in their post.

The below article regarding the missing teen was initially published on September 3, 2025, under the title, "Whitman Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing 18 Year-Old." Personally identifying information has now been deleted by Westwood Minute, to protect the individual's privacy.

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WHITMAN — The Whitman Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing 18-year-old XXXX.

XXXX, age 18, was reported missing after leaving XXXX home at about 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3.

XXXX is described as XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. XXXX was last seen wearing an olive green hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and olive green Nautica shoes. XXXX was last seen carrying a navy North Face backpack and a small Adidas duffle bag.

Whitman Police believe there is concern for XXXX well-being.

Whitman Police, along with local authorities and the SEMLEC Search & Rescue Team, are actively searching for XXXX.

If anyone sees XXXX or knows where XXXX may be, they are asked to contact the Whitman Police Department immediately at 781-447-1212.

Thanks to Whitman Police Department  for sharing this news with Westwood Minute.

Updated 9/8/2025 at 10:00 p.m.