TPSO seek assistance in locating Houma teen

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

June 25, 2023

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet is asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Lucas James Grimball, of Houma. On June 21, 2023, the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division was made aware of the incident and learned that Lucas departed an address in the 1000 block of Tunnel Blvd, shortly before 10:00 am. The TPSO Patrol Division responded but were unable to locate the juvenile.

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Victim’s Unit (SVU) is actively investigating the incident, though his location is unknown. Grimball is described as 6’ tall, weighing approximately 180 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes, and has a piercing in his left ear. The family of Lucas also described his as having burn mark scars on his arms, and was last seen wearing a black shirt, khaki shorts, and a white hooded sweatshirt.

Lucas has a history of mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression, and is currently not taking his prescribed medications. Lucas is listed as a missing person through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

Sheriff Tim Soignet urges anyone with information about the investigation, or knowledge of the teen’s whereabouts, to please contact the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office at (985)876-2500 or simply call 911.

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