Sept. 21, 2026 Update: the unknown man has been identified. His image has been removed from this news release.
On Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, the EPS issued a media release seeking the public’s assistance locating Scot MacDermid, 42, and his two children, George, 6, and Lesley, 9.
Since then, investigators have learned that Scot and his children were seen in Lloydminster with an unknown man on Aug. 28, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m.
The travel direction of Scot and his children beyond Lloydminster is unknown at this time; however, police believe they may have been seen in Saskatchewan or Manitoba.
Anyone with information about the identity of the unknown male or the current whereabouts of Scot, George or Lesley is asked to call the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.