A Community Holding Its Breath: The Disappearance of Elijah Mantee-Lerat”

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN — What began as an ordinary autumn evening has turned into every parent’s worst nightmare. 10-year-old Elijah Mantee-Lerat has been reported missing after he was last seen around 5 p.m. on October 22, 2025, near the 1300 block of Brown Street. Since that moment, his family has been living in a blur of fear and heartbreak, clinging to the hope that he will be found safe and brought home soon.

Described as 5’3” tall with a medium build, brown eyes, and medium-length brown hair, Elijah is a bright, kind-hearted boy whose laughter filled his home and neighborhood. He hasn’t been seen or heard from since that evening, and now, both Regina Police and a growing circle of volunteers are racing against time to bring him home.

“We just want our boy back,” said a relative, her voice trembling. “If you’ve seen him, please — say something. Every minute matters.”

“The Search Intensifies: Streets, Fields, and Hearts United in Hope”

Since Elijah’s disappearance, hundreds of people from the Regina community have joined the search — neighbors, teachers, and strangers walking through fields, parks, and alleys, calling his name and refusing to give up. Flyers bearing his photo now cover store windows, bus stops, and telephone poles, each one a desperate plea for help.

Police have been working tirelessly, canvassing the area, checking surveillance cameras, and interviewing residents. “Our priority is Elijah’s safety,” said a Regina Police Service spokesperson. “We are asking everyone in the area to review any home or vehicle camera footage from that evening — even the smallest detail could be crucial.”

Meanwhile, Elijah’s family has been keeping vigil, holding onto the memory of his bright smile and the warmth he brought into their lives. They continue to pray that someone, somewhere, will come forward with information that leads to his safe return.

“He’s only ten,” said one neighbor softly. “He should be playing, laughing, going to school — not missing. It’s unbearable.”

“Bring Elijah Home: A City’s Plea for One Child’s Safe Return”

As the hours stretch into days, the fear deepens — but so does the community’s determination. Across Regina, families are lighting candles, posting online, and offering prayers that Elijah will soon be found unharmed. His story has spread beyond Saskatchewan, drawing support from people across Canada who refuse to let him be forgotten.

Authorities are urging anyone with information — no matter how small — to come forward. If you have seen Elijah Mantee-Lerat or know where he might be, please contact the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500, your local law enforcement agency, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Elijah’s loved ones continue to wait by the phone, hoping that the next call will bring the words they’ve been praying for — that he’s been found safe. Until that day comes, the city of Regina will keep searching, keep sharing his story, and keep holding out hope.