Every Minute Matters: Jack Terpstra, 15, is Vulnerable and Missing
The cold reality of a missing child is the deepest fear a family can face, and that nightmare has descended upon Chilliwack, British Columbia. JACK TERPSTRA, 15, was reported missing on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 evening. The urgency in the search for Jack is amplified by his age and the terrifying lack of contact: He does not carry a cellphone or bus pass. This sudden and complete disappearance leaves him exposed and without the means to seek help or communicate with his desperate family. His loved ones and the police are intensely concerned for his safety, and every moment counts in bringing this young man home.
A Critical Path: Unravelling the Last Known Sighting
The police have been able to establish a critical window in their search. Jack was last seen at about 5:45 p.m. at Evergreen Hall in Chilliwack, walking east on Spadina Avenue toward Mary Street and may have headed downtown. This precise path is where the public’s help is most vital. Jack Terpstra is described as 5’4″, 150 lbs, with short brown hair and green-blue eyes. The clothes he was wearing are key identifiers: dark pants, a black hoodie sweatshirt, a blue/white mesh hat with a blueberry plant symbol, and carrying a black backpack. The fact that This is unusual behaviour for Jack underscores the genuine danger and the family’s agonizing fear that something unforeseen has happened.
Community’s Call: Bring Jack Home to His Family
The hearts of all of Chilliwack go out to the Terpstra family, who are enduring an unimaginable ordeal. We must all act as if Jack is our own son, scanning every street, park, and corner of the downtown area. If you live or work near Spadina Avenue, please check your security cameras or dashcam footage for any sign of a young man matching his description. Do not hesitate—your observation could be the single piece of information that leads to his safe return. If you have seen Jack Terpstra or believe you have any information, please contact the Chilliwack RCMP immediately at 604-702-4611 and reference file 25-50420.