Police issue urgent appeal to trace missing Ballymena boy Thomas Surgenor

A recent photo of missing Ballymena boy Thomas Surgenor

Police in Ballymena have issued an urgent public appeal as concern grows over the whereabouts of reported missing person Thomas Surgenor, who was last seen on Monday morning.

Thomas was last seen in the Kintullagh area of Ballymena at approximately 11.30am on Monday, 30 March 2026.

Officers say they are increasingly concerned for his welfare and are asking the local community to remain vigilant and report any possible sightings as soon as possible.

An image of Thomas on Monday morning with the clothes he was wearing.

The appeal has been shared alongside two photographs of Thomas — one a recent close-up image, and another taken today showing what he is believed to have been wearing when last seen.

Appeal to the public

Police are urging anyone who may know Thomas’s current location, believes they may have seen him, or has any information that could assist the search to come forward immediately.

Given the time that has now passed since he was last seen, every piece of information could prove vital in helping officers locate him safely.

The appeal is particularly significant for residents in and around the Kintullagh area, where Thomas was last sighted, but police are also asking people across the wider Ballymena area to check any doorbell cameras, dashcam footage, or other recordings from around the time of his disappearance.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 630 of 30/3/26.

The community is being encouraged to share the appeal widely in the hope of helping bring Thomas home safely.

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At a glance

• Police are searching for missing person Thomas Surgenor

• He was last seen in the Kintullagh area of Ballymena

• Last confirmed sighting was at approximately 11.30am

• Date last seen: Monday, 30 March 2026

• Police say they are concerned for his whereabouts

• Two images have been released to aid identification

• Public asked to report sightings or information

• Contact police on 101

• Quote reference 630 30/3/26