MISSING PERSON: Search Underway for 44-Year-Old Nicolas Laurent Salem

SHERBROOKE April 1, 2026 — The Sherbrooke Police Service (SPS) is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 44-year-old Nicolas Laurent Salem, who has been reported missing under unusual circumstances.

While the missing person report was filed recently by his parents, investigators believe Mr. Salem may have actually been missing for several months, or potentially several years. According to police, he had previously cut off all contact with society.

Physical Description

• Name: Nicolas Laurent Salem

• Age: 44 years old

• Race: Caucasian

• Height: 173 cm (5’08”)

• Weight: 82 kg (181 lbs)

• Build: Medium

• Hair: Brown

• Eyes: Brown

• Language: French

• Nationality: Canadian

Key Information

Mr. Salem is known to change his appearance frequently, specifically his hair length and beard style. He has no known distinctive marks or tattoos.

Authorities note that his former residence in the East Sector of Sherbrooke has been emptied, and he no longer possesses a vehicle. He was last known to be in possession of his bank cards.

How to Help

Anyone with information that could help identify or locate Nicolas Laurent Salem is urged to contact the Sherbrooke Police Service Criminal Investigation Division.

• Address: 575 Maurice-Houle St., Sherbrooke, QC, J1H 1X5

• Phone: 819-821-5544 or 819-821-5555

• Fax: 819-821-5662

• Officer in Charge: Detective Sergeant Mathieu Grenier

Anonymous Reporting: If you wish to provide information anonymously, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-711-1800 or submit a tip online at www.echecaucrime.com. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer-run organization that transmits information to police without identifying the source.