Toronto Man Who Got Lost at Milton GO Station Has Been Safely Found

A Toronto man who went missing after accidentally getting off at the Milton GO train station has been found safe, Halton Regional Police say.

What Happened

According to Halton Regional Police Service, Mathew Slaughter, 48, texted a friend on June 6 to say he had mistakenly exited the train at the Milton GO station before reaching his intended destination. He had been planning to meet the friend at the Guelph GO station but became disoriented after leaving the train early.

Police issued a public appeal for information about his whereabouts, sharing a physical description and photograph. Later the same day, police confirmed he had been safely located.

Key Details

• Halton Regional Police issued the initial missing person notice on June 6, 2026

• Slaughter had texted a friend from the Milton GO station saying he was lost

• He was travelling toward Guelph when he exited the train early

• Police confirmed he was safely located the same day the appeal went out

• The investigation is now closed

Community Impact

For Milton residents, this story is a reminder that the Milton GO station is an active transit hub that connects travellers across the region. In this case, the quick response from police and community attention helped resolve the situation on the same day it was reported.

Background

If you are concerned about the safety of someone, Halton Regional Police remind the public that a person can be reported missing at any time — there is no 24-hour waiting period. For immediate safety concerns, call 9-1-1. For non-emergency reports, call 905-825-4777.

Source: Halton Regional Police Service — https://www.haltonpolice.ca/news-releases/posts/media-release-1/

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