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The London Search and Rescue team was founded in 2002. LSAR assists the London, Strathroy-Caradoc, Aylmer, and St.

We are comprised of highly skilled volunteers trained in Ground Search and Rescue to locate lost or missing persons in a 150 km radius of London, Ontario. Thomas Police Services and the OPP in the search and rescue of lost or injured persons across Middlesex County. Members of LSAR have been trained in First Aid, Basic and Advanced Search and Rescue, Rope Rescue, Man Tracking and many other areas of expertise to effectively assist on searches. Our volunteers are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Throughout the year, London Search and Rescue also provides a safety program to local primary schools & youth groups, such as Brownie/Scout troops. Our program consists of a video on survival (Hug-A-Tree by the RCMP) if lost in the wilderness, along with a presentation by our members on the prevention of getting lost and how to make the find much easier for searchers. Our members participate in this program strictly on a volunteer basis. We feel that this program is critical to the well being of the children in our community, as well as their families.

10/15/2026

PLS SHARE - VULNERABLE PERSON – George Nash
Seeking the public’s assistance

LONDON, ON (October 14, 2026) – The London Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 80-year-old George Nash, of London.

The missing vulnerable person is described as male, white, approximately 5’2 and 120lbs, blue eyes, and white balding hair. The missing person was last seen wearing a light blue shirt, dark blue striped jacket, casual pants, and a beige baseball cap.

The missing person was last seen on October 14, 2026, at approximately 8:30am in the area of Wellington Road and Weston Street in London and was reported missing in the afternoon on October 14, 2026.

Family and police are concerned for the missing person’s welfare.

Anyone with information in relation to the missing person’s whereabouts is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

A person can be reported missing at any time. You do not need to wait 24 hours before you report someone missing. If you are concerned for someone’s immediate safety, call 9-1-1. Otherwise, you can report a person as missing to the London Police Service by calling the non-emergency number 519-661-5670.

10/15/2026

MISSING PERSON – Layla Hart
Seeking the public’s assistance

LONDON, ON (October 15, 2026) – The London Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Layla Hart, of London.

The missing person is described as female, White, approximately 5’5”, medium build, long black and red hair, a piercing on the left side of her nose, and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a black sweater, grey shorts, black shoes and glasses.

The missing person was last seen on October 13, 2026, at approximately 9 a.m., and was in the area of Wonderland Road S and Southdale Road West. She was reported missing on October 14, 2026.

Family and police are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information in relation to the missing person’s whereabouts is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

A person can be reported missing at any time. You do not need to wait 24 hours before you report someone missing. If you are concerned for someone’s immediate safety, call 9-1-1. Otherwise, you can report a person as missing to the London Police Service by calling the non-emergency number 519-661-5670.

For the full media release and updates, visit: https://www.londonpolice.ca/news/posts/missing-person-layla-hart-26-103535/

10/15/2026

PERSON – LOCATED

UPDATE - LONDON, ON (October 15, 2026) - A previously reported missing 32-year-old female has been located and is safe. We would like to thank the public for sharing the information. We kindly ask that all photographs of the missing person be removed from publication.

LONDON, ON (October 15, 2026) – The London Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 32-year-old London woman.

The missing person is described as a female, white, brown hair, 5’6 with a slim build.

The missing person was last seen on October 10, 2026, in the City of London and was reported missing October 15, 2026.

Family and police are concerned for the missing person’s welfare.

Anyone with information in relation to the missing person’s whereabouts is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

A person can be reported missing at any time. You do not need to wait 24 hours before you report someone missing. If you are concerned for someone’s immediate safety, call 9-1-1. Otherwise, you can report a person as missing to the London Police Service by calling the non-emergency number 519-661-5670.

10/06/2026

Thank you for the overwhelming interest in joining London Search and Rescue!

Due to the tremendous response, we are now closing applications for our current new member intake.

Thank you to everyone who applied, shared our recruitment posts, or encouraged someone to get involved. Your willingness to give your time and skills to help others speaks volumes about our community.

We look forward to connecting with our applicants as we move through the recruitment process.

Thank you for supporting LSAR!

10/05/2026

MISSING VULNERABLE PERSON – LOCATED

UPDATE- LONDON, ON (October 6, 2026) -A previously reported missing 32-year-old London man has been located and is safe. We would like to thank the public for sharing the information. We kindly ask that all photographs of the missing person be removed from publication.

LONDON, ON (November 5, 2026) – The London Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 32-year-old man, of London.

He is described as male, White, approximately 5’9”, medium build, short brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing grey shorts, a blue shirt, a black hat with the letter “S” on the front, yellow socks, black shoes with white soles and a blue backpack.

He was reported missing on Sunday, October 4, 2026, and was last seen at approximately 5:15 p.m. in the area of Horton Street and Ridout Street.

Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information in relation to the missing person’s whereabouts is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

A person can be reported missing at any time. You do not need to wait 24 hours before you report someone missing. If you are concerned for someone’s immediate safety, call 9-1-1. Otherwise, you can report a person as missing to the London Police Service by calling the non-emergency number 519-661-5670.

For the full media release, visit: https://www.londonpolice.ca/news/posts/missing-vulnerable-person-brandon-kipp-26-100174/

10/02/2026

A big thank you to Medallion Insurance for their generous $1,000 donation to London Search and Rescue!

Their support helps our volunteer team maintain the training, equipment and readiness needed to respond when someone goes missing.

We’re grateful to Medallion Insurance for supporting our work and helping us serve our community. Thank you for being part of the LSAR mission!

10/01/2026

📣 London Search and Rescue is recruiting!

Love the outdoors? Enjoy teamwork? Want to make a difference?

We’re looking for volunteers with a passion for the outdoors, physically fit, and a strong team mindset to help us search for missing people when called upon.

Joining LSAR means learning new skills, taking part in regular training, and working alongside people who share a commitment to helping others.

If you’re dependable, willing to learn, and ready to put your time and energy toward something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply here:
https://forms.gle/H88ZSEhigTHBGZeB8

If you have questions, contact us at: [email protected]

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09/09/2026

MISSING PERSON LOCATED

UPDATE - LONDON, ON (September 10, 2026) – The previously reported missing 75-year-old female of London has been located and is safe. We would like to thank the public for sharing the information.

We kindly ask that any photographs from prior publications of the missing person be removed.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.LONDON, ON

(September 9, 2026) – The London Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 75-year-old female, of London.

The missing person is described as a female, White, approximately 5’6”, 150 lbs., slim build, light brown hair with grey roots, and brown eyes. The missing person was last seen in the area of Highbury Avenue and Huron Street on August 28, 2026.

The missing person was reported missing on September 2, 2026.

Family and police are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information in relation to the missing person’s whereabouts is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

A person can be reported missing at any time. You do not need to wait 24 hours before you report someone missing. If you are concerned for someone’s immediate safety, call 9-1-1. Otherwise, you can report a person as missing to the London Police Service by calling the non-emergency number 519-661-5670.

For the full media release, visit: https://www.londonpolice.ca/news/posts/missing-person-joan-depeiza-26-87659/

08/28/2026

MISSING PERSON LOCATED

UPDATE # 2 - LONDON, ON (September 11, 2026) – A previously reported missing 19-year-old male has been located deceased outside of the city. The circumstances surrounding the death are being investigated by the Ontario Provincial Police. We kindly ask that all photographs of the missing person be removed from publication.

Our condolences are with the family and all those affected by this loss. We would like to thank the Ontario Provincial Police for their assistance.

UPDATE # 1- LONDON, ON (September 1, 2026) – The London Police Service continues to search for a missing person and has received additional information.

The missing person is believed to be driving a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta. The vehicle is described as missing the Volkswagen emblem on the front and may also be missing a muffler. A photo of the vehicle has been included.

Police and family remain concerned for his welfare.

ORIGINAL - LONDON, ON (August 28th, 2026) – The London Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 19-year-old man of London.

He is described as male, White, approximately 5’8”, 155lbs, slim build, with green eyes, light brown buzz cut hair. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, with pink or green shorts, and operating a black Volkswagen Jetta.

He was reported missing yesterday and was last seen yesterday at approximately 3:40 a.m., in the area of High Street and Moore Road.

Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

A person can be reported missing at any time. You do not need to wait 24 hours before you report someone missing. If you are concerned for someone’s immediate safety, call 9-1-1. Otherwise, you can report a person as missing to the London Police Service by calling the non-emergency number 519-661-5670.

Read the full release on our website here: https://www.londonpolice.ca/news/posts/missing-person-cole-rioux/

08/27/2026

PLS SHARE - MISSING PERSON LOCATED

UPDATE - LONDON, ON (August 27, 2026) – The previously reported missing 13-year-old male of London has been located and is safe. We would like to thank the public for sharing the information.

We kindly ask that any photographs from prior publications of the missing person be removed.

LONDON, ON (August 27th, 2026) – The London Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 13-year-old male, of London.

He is described as male, White, approximately 4’7”, approximately 120 lbs, slim build, with brush cut light brown hair. He was last seen wearing a red long-sleeved shirt, yellow pants, and no shoes.

He was reported missing yesterday and was last seen yesterday at approximately 11:00 p.m. in the area of Banbury Road and Pond Mills Road.

Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information in relation to the missing person’s whereabouts is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

A person can be reported missing at any time. You do not need to wait 24 hours before you report someone missing. If you are concerned for someone’s immediate safety, call 9-1-1. Otherwise, you can report a person as missing to the London Police Service by calling the non-emergency number 519-661-5670.

Read the full release on our website here: https://www.londonpolice.ca/news/posts/missing-person-26-85364/

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