Spokane Police Requesting Assistance Locating Missing 9 Year Old

Ofc. Joshua Laiva, PIO


Monday, March 25, 2019 at 9:21 p.m.


*****Update to earlier release – Lucas was located, and is home safe now. Thank you all for your help.*****

Previous Release:

Spokane Police request media and public assistance locating a missing 9 year old child.

Spokane Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing 9 year old Lucas Smith. He was last seen after 9:00 AM in the area of 800 E Providence Ave., in north Spokane. He was wearing a grey/blue/yellow/red short sleeved Fortnite shirt (Pictured), blue jeans, and black Jordan shoes. Lucas has short dark blonde hair with green eyes.

Due to his age and the amount of time he has been missing, Spokane Police are requesting the public and media’s assistance in locating Lucas. Spokane Police are actively searching the area for Lucas.

Spokane Police are asking for everyone to be watchful and assist us in locating Lucas. It is imperative that he be located and returned home. If you see him please call crime check as soon as possible at 509.456.2233.



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