"After his disappearance, Medlin's family said their son had gone to New York City to meet someone he met through the online game Roblox. After reviewing Medlin's social media and online gaming profiles, police determined the platforms were 'not connected' to the teen's disappearance. Police added there is 'no indication of criminal activity.'"
"A Roblox spokesperson previously told Fox News Digital the platform is 'built with safety at its core' and offers parental controls that allow parents to disable the in-game chat function. 'We are deeply troubled by this incident and are working with law enforcement to support their investigation,' the spokesperson said."
Thomas Medlin, 15, of St. James, New York, disappeared on January 9 after leaving Stony Brook School and was last seen at Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan around 5:30 p.m. His family reported he had told them he was meeting someone he knew from the online game Roblox. His body was recovered from waters off Red Hook in Brooklyn on March 7, with official identification confirmed Thursday. Following investigation of Medlin's social media and online gaming profiles, police determined these platforms were not connected to his disappearance and found no indication of criminal activity. Roblox emphasized its safety features, including parental controls and filters designed to protect users.
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