Nunavut Wide RCMP Warrant: Search for Wanted Man Barry Nangmalik

Community Safety Alert – Suspect Wanted on Sexual Assault Warrant

The RCMP in Sanirajak, Nunavut have issued a Nunavut-wide warrant for the arrest of 43-year-old Barry Nangmalik, who is currently wanted in connection with a reported sexual assault. Police are actively working to locate him and are asking the public across Nunavut and surrounding regions for assistance.

According to the official file 2026-265191, investigators believe Nangmalik may be moving between several northern communities and neighbouring Manitoba. Residents in Sanirajak, Igloolik, Whale Cove, Rankin Inlet, and Churchill, Manitoba are urged to be especially alert and to contact police immediately with any information about his whereabouts.

Official Details from RCMP

The following information has been released by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in relation to this warrant and the wanted individual:

Wanted Individual

Name: Barry Nangmalik

RCMP File Number: 2026-265191

Status: Wanted on a Nunavut-wide warrant in relation to a sexual assault allegation.

Description of Barry Nangmalik

Please review the description carefully and share this information with others in your community:

• Age: 43
• Sex: Male
• Heritage: Inuk
• Hair: Black
• Eyes: Brown
• Height: Approximately 5’8"
• Weight: Approximately 165 lbs

Possible Locations and Community Ties

RCMP indicate that Nangmalik has ties to several northern and remote communities, including:

• Sanirajak, Nunavut
• Igloolik, Nunavut
• Whale Cove, Nunavut
• Rankin Inlet, Nunavut
• Churchill, Manitoba

Image of Wanted Individual

RCMP have released the following image to help the public recognize and identify the wanted individual:

Image: RCMP handout – Barry Nangmalik

How the Public Can Help

CrimeCanada.ca is urgently asking our community across Nunavut and in Churchill, Manitoba to assist police in locating Barry Nangmalik. Do not attempt to apprehend him yourself. If you see him or have any information about where he may be, contact police immediately.

Contact Information (as provided by RCMP):

• Call the Sanirajak RCMP Detachment at 867-928-0123
• Or contact your local police of jurisdiction
• To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)

Even small details—such as a recent sighting, travel plans, or who he may be staying with—can be important to investigators. If you know his current or recent location, please report it as soon as possible.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, alerts involving alleged sexual assault and a wanted individual are highly relevant to community safety in Nunavut and neighbouring northern regions. In smaller and remote communities, people are often closely connected, and information can travel quickly—this can be a powerful tool to help police locate wanted individuals and reduce the risk of further harm.

We encourage residents to stay aware of official RCMP updates, share confirmed information from trusted sources, and speak with friends, family, and community members about how and when to report concerns. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, consider reaching out to local health services, community organizations, or victim support lines for confidential help. Community vigilance—combined with timely reporting to RCMP or Crime Stoppers—is a key part of making Nunavut communities safer for everyone.

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 nunavut 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.