16-Year-Old Missing in Michigan Since October 2020 A missing 16-year-old boy has not been seen by his family since late October 2020. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children says 16-year-old Shane McLaughlin has been missing from Romulus, Michigan since October 19, 2020. At the time Shane went missing he was 15-years-old. He has missed numerous holidays and birthdays since he was last seen by relatives, including his own. His family is concerned for his well-being. Courtesy of the family of Shane McLaughlin Shane's family believes he is still near the family home in Romulus, located in Wayne County. Perhaps being illegally hidden by adults. In Michigan, it is illegal to harbor a juvenile runaway. Those found to be doing so could be handed felony or serious misdemeanor charges that could result in several months of jail time and substantial fines.