UPDATE: Missing Person Mason Buchanan

The Hamilton Police Service issued this appeal on Monday, August 24, 2026. Local Wire has seen nothing since saying the person was found, and has not independently confirmed the current status either way.

It stays up, with the details the service published, because that is what a long-running appeal needs. If you recognise something here, the service is the place to say so.

Hamilton Police Service is actively searching for 15-year-old Mason Buchanan, who was last seen in Hamilton between at approximately 7:45 p.m. on August 21, 2026. Mason was last observed getting into a white SUV. Mason’s family is concerned for his well-being and is appealing directly to him to please contact home and let his family know that he is safe. Mason is described as: Male, Brown, approximately 5’8“ tall and 185 lbs Muscular build Brown eyes Curly black hair A fresh scrape on his right arm from a recent scooter accident At the time he was last seen, Mason was wearing: Blue jean shorts Black t-shirt with a yellow and white logo “VLONE All-black “Sprayland” backpack Black Balenciaga shoes with grey reflectors Police believe Mason may have changed into clothing that was inside his backpack. This clothing includes: Black Lululemon jacket Black “Purple Brand” jeans Black and grey New Balance shoes Anyone who has seen Mason, has information about his whereabouts, or may have information regarding the white SUV is asked to contact Hamilton Police Missing Person Unit at 905-546-9723. To submit information anonymously, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit crimestoppershamilton.com Image:

Anyone with information should contact the Hamilton Police Service directly. For the situation as it stands today, including any update or resolution, see the service’s official page.