Lucas James Degerness

On June 7, 2007, 14-year-old Lucas James Degerness vanished after leaving Prince George Secondary School in British Columbia. Over 15 years later, his disappearance remains a haunting mystery for his family and the community.

The Day Lucas Disappeared
Lucas, also known as “Luke,” was last seen following a meeting with his mother, Gina Degerness, and the school’s vice-principal. The meeting addressed concerns about a class he was failing, concluding with a plan for him to attend summer school. Lucas appeared to accept the arrangement and was instructed to return to class. However, he never arrived. Later that day, he spent the night at a friend’s house, but by the following morning, he had vanished without a trace .

The Search and Ongoing Investigation
In the immediate aftermath, the RCMP launched an extensive search, including efforts in the Hudson Bay Slough area. Despite numerous tips and reported sightings, none have led to Lucas. In 2014, a call to MissingKids.ca from someone claiming to be Lucas provided a glimmer of hope. The caller used personal details that suggested authenticity, but subsequent attempts to trace the call were unsuccessful .
The Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) has been actively involved in the case, offering support to the Degerness family and assisting in the investigation. In 2012, an age-enhanced image of Lucas was released to aid in identification efforts .

A Mother’s Unwavering Hope
Gina Degerness has remained a steadfast advocate in the search for her son. Each year on Lucas’s birthday, she organizes candlelight vigils to honor his memory and keep public attention on his case. “I will never stop missing you, Luke,” she expressed in a message shared through the Canadian Centre for Child Protection . Gina urges anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously to MissingKids.ca at 1-866-KID-TIPS (543-8477) or to the Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300.

Remembering Lucas
At the time of his disappearance, Lucas was 5’8″ tall, weighed approximately 140 pounds, and had brown hair and brown eyes. He would be 32 years old today. His case remains open, and authorities continue to seek any information that could lead to his whereabouts.

If you have any information about Lucas Degerness, please contact:

MissingKids.ca: 1-866-KID-TIPS (543-8477)

Prince George RCMP: 250-561-3300

Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca

All tips can be submitted anonymously.

Name: Lucas James Degerness
Case Classification: Juvenile Missing
Missing Since: June 7, 2007
Location Last Seen: Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

Physical Description

Date of Birth: circa 1993
Age: 14 years old
Race: Native
Gender: Male
Height: 5’8″
Weight: 146 lbs
Hair Color: Brown, Short
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Dime sized bald spot on front of head. Piercing in right eye area. Brown mark on left side of back.

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Red baseball cap, black T-shirt, white running shoes, and white tennis shoes.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: May have have had a large camouflage backpack.