Renewed appeal for information on Missing Person - Alex Lawson

November 29, 2025

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The Thunder Bay Police Service is renewing its appeal to the public for information about the location of missing person Alex (AJ) Lawson.
 
Lawson was last seen on Nov. 27, 2022, in the 200 block of Madeline Street.
 
He is described as an Indigenous man standing about 5’6” tall with a medium build.
 
He has long, straight grey hair, brown eyes, and he usually has facial hair.
 
He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, a light-coloured North Face puffer jacket with a dark upper area, blue jeans, and black shoes.
 
Residents can provide information by calling the Thunder Bay Police Service at 807-684-1200.
 
Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477, or online at www.p3tips.com.
 
The Thunder Bay Police Service remains committed to locating Alex Lawson and bringing closure to his loved ones. 

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