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15-year-old Type 1 diabetic missing from Redmond

Sep 26, 2025, 7:13 AM

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A photo of 15-year-old Omar Panyanouvong, a missing endangered child with Type 1 Diabetes. (Photo courtesy of the Redmond Police Department)

(Photo courtesy of the Redmond Police Department)

A 15-year-old teenager with Type 1 diabetes is currently missing from the Redmond area.

The missing teen, Omar Payanouvong, was last seen leaving his home for the school bus at approximately 7:40 a.m. Thursday. He currently lives at Delano Apartments.

Payanouvong is an Asian male standing 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing around 160 pounds. According to the Renton Police Department, he has black hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a black hoodie, a white T-shirt, black sweatpants, and black shoes. He wears glasses frequently and was carrying a black backpack when he was last seen.

If anyone sees Payanouvong or has any additional information, call 911 immediately or contact the Redmond Police Department at (425) 556-2500.

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