Community Alert: 15-year-old girl missing from Hillsborough, N.B.

Section 1: The Alert

The Caledonia Region RCMP are urgently asking for public assistance to locate 15-year-old Macee McQuade, reported missing from the community of Hillsborough, New Brunswick. She was last seen in the early morning hours of April 14, 2026, and both police and her family are deeply concerned for her wellbeing.

According to investigators, Macee was last observed at approximately 2:00 a.m. near Main Street in Hillsborough. Despite multiple investigative steps and follow-up on several leads, police have not yet been able to find her. Residents in Hillsborough and across New Brunswick are encouraged to be alert and to report any possible sightings or information immediately.

Help Find Macee – Community Assistance Needed Now

CrimeCanada.ca is joining the RCMP in calling on our community to help locate this missing youth. Please study the photo and description below carefully. If you see Macee, or if you have any information at all about where she might be, contact police right away. Do not wait, and do not assume someone else has already called.

Section 2: Official Details

Based on information released by the Caledonia Region RCMP, the following details are confirmed:

• Name: Macee McQuade
• Age: 15 years old
• From: Hillsborough, New Brunswick
• Last seen: Around 2:00 a.m. on April 14, 2026
• Last known location: Area near Main Street, Hillsborough, N.B.
• Reported missing: April 14, 2026 (same day she was last seen)

Physical description as provided by RCMP:

• Height: Approximately 5 feet 5 inches (about 165 cm)
• Weight: About 125 pounds (roughly 57 kg)
• Eyes: Brown
• Hair: Long black hair

Clothing at the time she was last seen:

• Dark-coloured pyjamas
• Dark-coloured sweater

Official contact for information or tips:

• Caledonia Region RCMP Detachment (Southeast District): 506-387-2222
• Email (RCMP New Brunswick): [email protected]
• Media contact noted: Sgt. Pierre-Luc Haché, Caledonia Region Detachment, Southeast District RCMP

If you have any information about Macee’s whereabouts—no matter how small it may seem—call the Caledonia Region RCMP at 506-387-2222 immediately. In an emergency or if you believe she is in immediate danger, call 911.

While this incident involves Hillsborough, similar small and rural communities across the province and country can face comparable risks. Understanding regional patterns and safety trends, such as those highlighted in crime and safety profiles for communities like Richibucto 15 in New Brunswick, helps residents recognize the importance of quickly reporting missing persons and suspicious activity.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, any missing youth case in New Brunswick is a critical community safety concern. Young people can be especially vulnerable when they are away from home, particularly during overnight hours or when last seen in public areas like main streets and commercial corridors. The rapid sharing of accurate information, including clear descriptions and photos, plays a vital role in safe recoveries.

We encourage residents to stay attentive, especially in their own neighbourhoods, transit routes, convenience stores, gas stations, and any location open late at night where a young person might be seen. Do not approach or confront anyone if you are unsure—your role is to observe and report. Note the time, exact location, clothing, and any companions, then contact the RCMP at 506-387-2222 or local emergency services. Community vigilance, prompt reporting, and cooperation with police are essential in bringing missing youth home safely and in strengthening overall public safety across New Brunswick.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the new-brunswick community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.