CITY OF ANN ARBOR POLICE DEPARTMENT | A2GOV.ORG/POLICE
INVESTIGATION UPDATE
A body has been recovered in the 1900 block of Cambridge Road at approximately 12:05pm following an extensive coordinated search effort with the University of Michigan Police Department. The body has been identified as 19-year-old Lucas Mattson, who was last seen at 1 a.m. on 1/23/26 walking alone in the 1700 block of Hill Street without a coat and reported missing to AAPD approximately 15 hours later.
The nearly 20-hour search effort to locate him took place in extreme cold conditions and included officers from AAPD and University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security, as well as the University of Michigan Police Department Drone Unit.
There are no obvious signs of trauma and foul play is not suspected at this time. The Washtenaw County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine cause and manner of death.
Ann Arbor Police Chief Andre Anderson and the Ann Arbor Police Department extend its deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, as well as the entire University of Michigan community.
Crisis support is available to students through the following resources: Wolverine Wellness, University Health Service, and Counseling and Psychological Services.
- NMD Staff
Staff@NewMediaDetroit.com