Police: Missing Ottawa youth possibly headed for Kingston area

The Ottawa Police Missing Persons Unit has released the above photo and is requesting public assistance in locating missing 15-year-old, Lucas Chenier.

According to police, Lucas was last seen at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 20, 2022, at his residence in the 100 block of Sorento Street in Ottawa. His family and police are concerned for his health and well-being, police said in a press release on Thursday, Mar. 24, 2022.

“Lucas is capable of walking for long hours and may be walking along the side of the highway heading toward Cornwall, Kingston or Montréal for an adventure, and will possibly be hitch-hiking,” Ottawa Police said.

Lucas is described as a Caucasian male standing 6’ (183 cm) tall and weighing 200 lbs (91kg), with short dark brown/black hair, and black framed glasses. He was last seen wearing a black and grey winter jacket, black Adidas jogging pants, a grey or black hoodie, and black and white Nike running shoes. He is also known to carry a bright blue Roots backpack (see photo). 

Anyone with information on the current whereabouts of Lucas is asked to call the Ottawa Police at 613-236-1222.  

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477, or at crimestoppers.ca.