01/24/2026
If you see Chance, please contact the Orono Police Department. 207-866-4000 or Maine State Police Dispatch at 207-973-3700
***Update***
We are sad to to report that Chance Lauer was recently found deceased. We have removed his photo and personal information for privacy and out of respect for his loved ones. Maine Warden Service thanks you for your concern, patience, and assistance throughout the search.
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***Maine Warden Service, MASAR Volunteers Search For Missing Man in Orono***
ORONO, Maine – The Maine Warden Service, along with trained searchers from the Maine Association of Search and Rescue (MASAR), are searching for missing man in Orono.
Chance Lauer was last seen on Monday, January 19th at the Orchard Trail Apartments in Orono where he lives.
Game Wardens plan to begin ground searches in the Orono area at 8:00 a.m. with members of the Maine Warden Service, MASAR and ten total K9 units from the Maine Warden Service and Maine Search and Rescue Dogs (MESARD)
Due to the extreme weather conditions expected tomorrow, the Maine Warden Service is not asking for any volunteers at this time.
If any new information becomes available, this release will be updated.
