UPDATE: 12 Year Old Vernon Boy Found Safe

RCMP thanks the public for their assistance.

January 3rd 2023:

RCMP are asking the public to help locate 12-year old Garret Joseph Lessard. Lessard was last seen January 2nd, 2023 at 3pm on 15th Avenue in Vernon.

Garret Lessard is described as:

- Caucasian male - 12-years old - Height 5’03 (160 cm) - Weight 110 lbs (50 kg) - Short Brown hair

Garret Joseph Lessard was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black boots and a black and camouflage backpack.

If you have any information regarding Garrets whereabouts you are urged to contact your local police.

You can also call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and remain anonymous or you or email a tip at www.nokscrimestoppers.com.

From Vernon North Okanagan files

2023-01-03 14:49 PST

File # 2023-76