SHERBROOKE, Québec — The Service de police de Sherbrooke (SPS) is asking the public for help locating Serah Benoit-Lessard, 16, who has been missing since August 30, 2026.
Police information released publicly on September 23 says Serah left her residence at approximately 5:30 p.m. on August 30 and has not been located.
Authorities say people close to the teenager have reason to fear for her safety, increasing concern as the search continues more than three weeks after her disappearance.
Anyone who knows where Serah is or has information that could help investigators locate her is being asked to contact Sherbrooke Police.
Who Is Serah Benoit-Lessard?
Serah Benoit-Lessard is a 16-year-old teenager from the Sherbrooke area whose disappearance is now the subject of an official police appeal.
According to information provided by the Sherbrooke Police Service, Serah:
- is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall;
- weighs approximately 165 pounds;
- has brown eyes;
- has brown or chestnut-colored hair;
- speaks French;
- has a piercing in the middle of her right ear;
- and has a nose piercing.
At the time she disappeared, police say she was wearing a dark sweatshirt and grey jogging pants.
Serah Benoit-Lessard Missing Person Information
| Detail | Confirmed Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Serah Benoit-Lessard |
| Age | 16 |
| Location | Sherbrooke, Québec |
| Missing Since | August 30, 2026 |
| Time She Left Residence | Approximately 5:30 p.m. |
| Height | Approximately 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | Approximately 165 lb |
| Eyes | Brown |
| Hair | Brown/chestnut |
| Language | French |
| Clothing | Dark sweatshirt and grey jogging pants |
| Identifying Features | Piercing in middle of right ear and nose piercing |
| Police Agency | Service de police de Sherbrooke |
| Police Case Number | EG 2026-45959 |
| Current Status | Missing; public assistance requested |
The case number was published as EG 2026-45959 in the public missing-person notice.
When Did Serah Benoit-Lessard Go Missing?
Police say Serah left her residence on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m.
The available police information does not provide a publicly confirmed destination or establish where she went after leaving.
By the time Sherbrooke Police issued their wider public appeal on September 23, more than three weeks had passed since she was last accounted for.
The length of time involved and concerns expressed by those close to her have prompted police to ask the wider community for assistance.
Family and Friends Fear for Her Safety
Police have specifically said that Serah’s relatives and people close to her have reasons to fear for her safety.
Authorities have not publicly explained the specific reasons for those concerns.
There is no responsible basis to speculate about whether Serah may be with another person, whether a crime has occurred or why she left her residence.
The priority of the public appeal is simply to locate her safely.
What Was Serah Wearing?
When Serah disappeared, police say she was wearing:
a dark-colored sweatshirt and grey jogging pants.
Because she has now been missing for several weeks, she may no longer be wearing the same clothing.
For that reason, people should pay particular attention to her physical characteristics rather than relying solely on the clothing description.
Distinguishing Features
Police also released several identifying details intended to help members of the public recognize Serah.
She has:
- brown eyes;
- brown or chestnut hair;
- a piercing in the middle portion of her right ear;
- and a nose piercing.
She is described as approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing around 165 pounds.
Sherbrooke Police Issued the Appeal September 23
The missing-person notice became public on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
EstriePlus reported that the Sherbrooke Police Service was requesting public assistance and attributed the information directly to SPS spokesperson Martin Carrier.
Zone911 separately published the same police information, including Serah’s description, disappearance date, police contact numbers and investigation file number.
Current Eastern Townships reporting on September 24 continues to list Serah among the missing people Sherbrooke Police are asking the public to help locate.
How to Contact Sherbrooke Police
Anyone with information that could help police locate Serah Benoit-Lessard should contact the Service de police de Sherbrooke.
Police have provided the following numbers:
819-821-5544
or
819-821-5555.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Échec au crime at:
1-800-711-1800.
Anyone facing an immediate emergency should call 911.
What Information Could Help Investigators?
Even information that initially appears minor can sometimes help investigators establish a missing person’s movements.
Police may benefit from information from anyone who:
- saw Serah after August 30;
- communicated with her after she left;
- recognizes her from the police photograph;
- knows a location she may have visited;
- saw her entering a vehicle or residence;
- or has information about where she may currently be.
Members of the public should pass possible sightings directly to police rather than attempting to investigate on their own.
No Evidence of a Crime Has Been Publicly Announced
Sherbrooke Police have expressed concern for Serah’s safety, but publicly available information does not establish that she was abducted or became the victim of a crime.
No suspect has been announced.
Police have also not publicly identified a vehicle or another person connected with her disappearance.
Those distinctions are important because missing-person cases can involve many different circumstances.
Until investigators release additional findings, speculation about what happened to Serah should be avoided.
Missing Teen Has Been Gone Since August 30
The September 23 public appeal means Serah had been missing for approximately 24 days when police sought wider public assistance.
The time elapsed may mean that someone saw her without realizing she had been reported missing.
Sharing the official police information can therefore increase the likelihood that a witness recognizes her or remembers an encounter that could assist investigators.
However, inaccurate claims about sightings can hinder rather than help a search.
Anyone with genuine information should contact police directly.
No Update Saying Serah Has Been Found
As of the latest information reviewed on September 24, 2026, the missing-person notice remains publicly available and no authoritative update was located stating that Serah Benoit-Lessard has been found.
Zone911 continues to list her case prominently among current Québec missing-person alerts, while current Eastern Townships reporting continues to carry the Sherbrooke Police appeal.
If police announce that she has been located, previously published missing-person articles should be updated promptly to avoid continuing to circulate an obsolete search appeal.
Public Should Use the Official Description
People sharing the case online should preserve the key facts released by police rather than adding unsupported details.
The official information establishes that:
- Serah is 16;
- she disappeared August 30;
- she left her residence around 5:30 p.m.;
- people close to her fear for her safety;
- she is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and 165 pounds;
- she has brown eyes and brown/chestnut hair;
- and she has distinctive ear and nose piercings.
No additional explanation for her disappearance has been publicly confirmed.
Final Update on Serah Benoit-Lessard
As of September 24, 2026, Serah Benoit-Lessard remains the subject of an active public missing-person appeal in Sherbrooke, Québec.
Sherbrooke Police say the 16-year-old left her residence at approximately 5:30 p.m. on August 30.
Her loved ones have reason to fear for her safety, and police are asking anyone with information that could help locate her to come forward.
Serah is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and 165 pounds, with brown eyes and brown/chestnut hair. When she disappeared, she was wearing a dark sweatshirt and grey jogging pants. She also has piercings in her right ear and nose.
Anyone with information can contact Sherbrooke Police at 819-821-5544 or 819-821-5555.
Anonymous information can be submitted to Échec au crime at 1-800-711-1800.
The investigation is identified as case EG 2026-45959.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is missing in Sherbrooke?
Sherbrooke Police are asking for help finding 16-year-old Serah Benoit-Lessard.
When did Serah Benoit-Lessard go missing?
Police say she left her residence around 5:30 p.m. on August 30, 2026.
How old is Serah Benoit-Lessard?
She is 16 years old.
What does Serah look like?
She is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and 165 pounds, with brown eyes and brown or chestnut hair. She has a piercing in her right ear and another in her nose.
What was Serah wearing when she disappeared?
Police say she was wearing a dark sweatshirt and grey jogging pants.
Why are police concerned?
Sherbrooke Police say people close to Serah have reasons to fear for her safety. Specific reasons have not been publicly disclosed.
Has Serah Benoit-Lessard been found?
No authoritative update reviewed as of September 24 says she has been located.
How do I report information about Serah?
Contact Sherbrooke Police at 819-821-5544 or 819-821-5555. Anonymous information can be provided to Échec au crime at 1-800-711-1800.
Disclaimer
This article is based on information attributed directly to the Service de police de Sherbrooke and current local reporting. Serah Benoit-Lessard is a minor, so only identifying information specifically released as part of the public police search has been included. No unsupported explanation for her disappearance, allegation of criminal activity or unverified sighting has been presented as fact.