The communities of Perth and the suburb of Churchlands were left deeply concerned following the brief disappearance of 14-year-old Sunny Neil Boyd Moffat, a diabetic teenager who walked out of his school on Thursday morning before later being found safe and well. Police confirmed that Sunny was reported missing after leaving Churchlands Senior High School, prompting an urgent search across surrounding areas, including Wembley and Scarborough. Authorities and the public were asked to assist as concerns grew for his welfare due to his medical condition.
Sunny’s father, Wayne Moffat, issued a heartfelt public appeal during the search, explaining that his son lives with Type 1 diabetes and did not have access to his insulin, food, or essential monitoring devices at the time he went missing. He expressed deep concern that Sunny could become unwell or unconscious without medical support.
In his message, Mr. Moffat described what Sunny was wearing at the time he was last seen, including a teal school polo shirt and navy trousers, and urged anyone with information to contact emergency services immediately. His plea was widely shared across community social media platforms, prompting strong public support and awareness.
Police later confirmed that Sunny was located just before 5pm, safe and well, bringing relief to his family, school, and the wider community. His father thanked WA Police and members of the public for their assistance and overwhelming support during the search. The incident highlighted the importance of community response in missing person cases, particularly when medical conditions are involved, and brought great relief to all those who followed the search.
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