Community Safety Alert: RCMP Searching for Missing Man Richard “Skippy” Lively in Halifax Region

SECTION 1: THE ALERT

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is urgently requesting the public’s assistance to locate 59-year-old Richard (Skippy) Lively, who has been reported missing. He was reported missing on March 18, 2026, and concerns are growing because he has not been seen for several days.

Lively was last observed on the morning of March 12 in the area of Sackville Cross Rd. in the Halifax region, walking with his small dog. Police are asking residents, businesses, and anyone who travels through this area to carefully review the description below and contact authorities immediately with any possible sightings or information.

SECTION 2: OFFICIAL DETAILS

According to the official information from RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, the following details have been released to help the public identify Richard Lively and his dog:

Missing Person Details

• Name: Richard (Skippy) Lively
• Age: 59
• Last seen: Morning of March 12, 2026
• Last known location: Area of Sackville Cross Rd., Halifax region, Nova Scotia

Physical Description

• Height: Approximately 5 feet 11 inches
• Weight: About 176 pounds
• Hair: Grey
• Facial hair: White beard
• Eyes: Brown

Clothing & Appearance When Last Seen

• Wearing shorts
• Wearing a hooded sweatshirt
• No socks or shoes reportedly worn at the time

Dog Description (Missing with Him)

• Breed: Shih Tzu mix
• Colouring: Brown, black, and white
• Collar: Pink collar

When an adult goes missing, it is deeply distressing for loved ones and the wider community. Police are asking that information about this case be shared in a respectful and factual way.

How the Crime Canada Community Can Help

Members of the CrimeCanada.ca community in Halifax and across Nova Scotia are urged to stay alert for anyone matching this description, particularly in and around Sackville Cross Rd. Neighbours, pedestrians, transit users, and drivers are encouraged to check yards, outbuildings, trails, and less-travelled routes where someone might be disoriented or in need of help.

If you have any information at all — even if it seems minor — please contact:

• RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment: 902-490-5020
• Local police of jurisdiction: Call your nearest police service if you are outside the Halifax region
• To remain anonymous:
  • Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers (toll-free): 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
  • Submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca
  • Use the P3 Tips mobile app
• RCMP File Number: 26-42886 (quote this file number when providing information)

Your prompt call could be critical in assisting police to locate Richard and ensure his safety.

SECTION 3: CRIMECANADA.CA SAFETY PERSPECTIVE

At CrimeCanada.ca, we emphasize that missing person alerts like this one are time-sensitive community safety issues. When someone disappears, especially after several days without contact, coordinated vigilance from the public can make the difference in locating them quickly. While our platform often focuses on long-term crime statistics and safety trends in Canadian communities, emergencies like this require immediate, practical action: paying attention to people you pass on streets and trails, checking on vulnerable neighbours, and promptly reporting any possible sighting of a missing person or their pet.

In situations involving missing adults, we encourage residents to look out for individuals who appear confused, inadequately dressed for the weather, or out of place in their surroundings. Do not attempt to intervene physically; instead, keep a safe distance, note the location, time, and direction of travel, and contact police or Crime Stoppers without delay. By working together and sharing verified information responsibly, the Nova Scotia community can help bring missing people like Richard Lively home safely.

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 nova-scotia 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.