Summary based on the NamUs case record (can2023024770) and
1 other sourceIn the quiet city of Sherbrooke, Québec, concern grew for the well-being of Sebastien Lagace, a 39-year-old man who was last seen on December 23, 2022. Sebastien was a resident at the Domaine Orford treatment center, a place he was obliged to be by court order. On that December evening, he walked out of the facility on foot, carrying only a backpack. His departure was voluntary, but the silence that followed was not.
Normally, Sebastien maintained regular contact with his parents, speaking with them every two weeks. The last time they heard his voice was on December 18, 2022, just days before he vanished. As weeks turned into months with no word, the worry of his family deepened, leading them to officially report him missing on May 19, 2023.
Authorities described Sebastien as a white male with a slender build, light complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes. He stood at approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighed around 161 pounds. Distinctive tattoos adorned his right arm, left arm, and thighs. When he was last seen near Moore Street in Sherbrooke, he was wearing a black coat and carrying a backpack. Both the Sûreté du Québec and the Service de police de Sherbrooke became involved in the search, appealing to the public for any information that might help locate him. His family's reasons to fear for his health and safety were significant, amplifying the urgency of the search.
The investigation into Sebastien's disappearance was coordinated by an integrated team dedicated to missing persons and abductions, involving both the Sûreté du Québec and the Montreal Police Service. This specialized unit works to increase the number of resolved missing persons cases and provide answers to families left in agonizing uncertainty. Despite these efforts, the case of Sebastien Lagace remains open. He disappeared into the evening of December 23, 2022, and the lack of contact since is a heavy burden for his loved ones. The circumstances of his departure from the treatment center, followed by the complete cessation of communication, create a troubling overview of a man who seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving his family to hope for a resolution.Last Seen: Dec 23, 2022
