Above: Liam Brown in 2005 (left) and another image circa 2013 (right)

Liam Shiratori Paul Brown

Last seen in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia on July 1, 2005

Vital statistics: Biracial (asian/white) male. Born on October 19, 2002. Brown hair, brown eyes. Was two at the time.

Circumstances: He was abducted by his non-custodial mother, Tomiko Shiratori. A photo and vital statistics are posted below. She was given permission by the court to take her son to Japan for a month, but did not return him to his father, Paul Brown. They are still believed to be in Japan, possibly in the Tokyo or Kumamoto area.


Above: Tomiko Shiratori in 2005

Vital statistics: Asian (Japanese) female. Born on July 6, 1971. Black hair, brown eyes. Was thirty-three at the time.

If you have any information as to Liam's whereabouts, please contact the Queensland Police Service at 1800 017 744. Any information received can be kept confidential.


Information used to compile this casefile came from the following resources:
Bring Abducted Children Home
Childrens' Rights Council Japan
ABC News Australia
Facebook page for Liam Brown

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