Sherbrooke police are asking the public for help locating 16-year-old Serah Benoit-Lessard, who has been missing since August 30, 2026.
The Service de police de Sherbrooke (SPS) issued a missing-person appeal on September 23, asking anyone with information that could assist investigators to come forward. Police said people close to Serah have reason to fear for her safety.
Serah Benoit-Lessard Last Seen August 30
According to information released by police, Serah left her residence at approximately 5:30 p.m. on August 30 and has not been located since.
Investigators are appealing to residents and anyone who may have seen Serah since her disappearance to provide information that could help establish her whereabouts.
Police have not publicly disclosed the circumstances that led to her disappearance.
Description of Missing Teen
Serah Benoit-Lessard is described as approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing about 165 pounds.
She has brown eyes and brown or chestnut-coloured hair.
At the time she disappeared, police said she was wearing a dark-coloured sweatshirt and grey jogging pants.
Investigators also identified distinctive piercings that may help members of the public recognize her. Serah has a piercing in the middle of her right ear and another piercing in her nostril.
Police Appeal for Information
The SPS is asking anyone who may have information about Serah’s whereabouts to contact investigators.
Even information that may appear insignificant could potentially assist police in determining where the teenager may have gone or locating her.
The SPS criminal investigations division can be reached at 819-821-5544 or 819-821-5555.
People who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Échec au crime at 1-800-711-1800 or through its confidential reporting service.
Police have identified the case under file number EG 2026-45959.
Circumstances of Disappearance Remain Unclear
Authorities have not publicly disclosed why Serah left her residence or what may have happened afterward.
Police have also not publicly indicated whether foul play is suspected.
At this stage, investigators’ immediate priority is locating the teenager and ensuring her safety.
Members of the public are encouraged to rely on information from police rather than unverified claims circulating on social media.
Personal and Missing-Person Details
Detail Information
Name Serah Benoit-Lessard
Age 16
Status Missing
Date Last Seen August 30, 2026
Time Last Seen Approximately 5:30 p.m.
Location Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Height Approximately 5 ft. 9 in.
Weight Approximately 165 lbs.
Eyes Brown
Hair Brown/chestnut
Clothing Dark sweatshirt and grey jogging pants
Distinguishing Features Piercing in middle of right ear and nostril piercing
Police Agency Service de police de Sherbrooke
Case Number EG 2026-45959
Cause of Disappearance Not available
Foul Play Not publicly indicated
Current Location Unknown
Contact — SPS 819-821-5544 / 819-821-5555
Anonymous Tip Line Échec au crime: 1-800-711-1800
Search for Serah Continues
The search remains active as Sherbrooke police seek information from members of the community.
Anyone who believes they may have seen Serah since August 30, or who has information that could help investigators locate her, is urged to contact the SPS.
Because Serah is 16 years old, members of the public should avoid spreading speculation about her whereabouts or circumstances and instead provide potentially useful information directly to authorities.
Disclaimer
This report is based on the missing-person information released by the Service de police de Sherbrooke and current local reporting. Serah Benoit-Lessard has been reported missing since August 30, 2026, and police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating her. Her current whereabouts and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain Not available. Anyone with credible information should contact police directly rather than relying on unverified social-media reports.