Police seek public's help locating missing man and two children last seen at Manning Town Centre
Scot MacDermid, 42, and his children George, 6, and Lesley, 9, vanished August 28. Police concerned for their welfare.
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Update — September 09, 2026: Scot MacDermid, 42, and his children George, 6, and Lesley, 9, were last seen Friday, August 28 at Manning Town Centre; police say they have been unreachable since that date and are concerned for their welfare. MacDermid is described as five-foot-five, approximately 160 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes, while George is roughly four-foot-two and 45 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes, and Lesley is four-foot-four and approximately 45 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Edmonton Police Service is asking for public assistance in locating Scot MacDermid, 42, and his two children who have not been seen or heard from since Friday, August 28, 2026.
MacDermid and his children George, 6, and Lesley, 9, were last seen together at Manning Town Centre, located at 155 Avenue and 37 Street. Police are concerned for their welfare.
Scot MacDermid is described as 5'5" tall, approximately 160 lbs, with brown hair and blue eyes. George is 4'2" tall, approximately 45 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. Lesley is 4'4" tall, approximately 45 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes.
MacDermid has been unreachable, and there have been no sightings or contact from any of the three since August 28.
The Edmonton Police Service case reference number is MP26R026. Anyone with information is urged to contact Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.
Police advise the public not to approach these individuals if spotted.
What circumstances led to them leaving Manning Town Centre on August 28?
Are there any prior missing persons or child welfare reports involving this family?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
Who is missing?
Scot MacDermid, 42, and his two children George, 6, and Lesley, 9, have been missing since Friday, August 28, 2026.
Where were they last seen?
All three were last seen together at Manning Town Centre, located at 155 Avenue and 37 Street in Edmonton.
How can I report information about them?
Contact Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone, or submit anonymous information to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250. The police case reference number is MP26R026.
