Province-Wide Warrant: RCMP Seeking Jason Melanson in Nova Scotia

Community Safety Alert

Lunenburg District RCMP have issued a province-wide arrest warrant for Jason Joseph Melanson, a 50-year-old man from Martins Point, Nova Scotia. Police are asking the public across the province to help locate him.

Melanson is wanted in connection with a Break and Enter charge. Despite several attempts, officers have not been able to find him and are now turning to residents for information that could assist in safely bringing him into custody.

Official RCMP Details

According to the official release from the RCMP in Nova Scotia, the following information has been provided about the suspect and the warrant:

• Name: Jason Joseph Melanson
• Age: 50
• Home community: Martins Point, Nova Scotia
• Current status: Wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant
• Charge: Break and Enter

Physical Description

• Height: 5 feet 2 inches
• Weight: Approximately 160 pounds
• Hair: Black and grey
• Eyes: Brown

Police have released the following image to help the public identify him:

Image: RCMP – Jason Melanson

How the Public Can Help

CRITICAL: CrimeCanada.ca is asking our community to assist police in locating Jason Melanson. If you have seen him or have any information about his current whereabouts, contact police immediately. Do not attempt to apprehend or confront him yourself.

If you have information, please contact:

• Lunenburg District RCMP: 902-275-3583
• Any local police service in your area, referencing the file number below

To provide information anonymously, you can contact:

• 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: 2026-388989

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, province-wide warrants like this are a reminder that alleged property crime, including break and enter offences, can affect any community in Nova Scotia. Public alerts help residents stay informed and encourage timely reporting of sightings or suspicious activity. Our national safety data, including community profiles such as the crime statistics and safety data for Melita, Manitoba, consistently shows that strong cooperation between residents and local police is one of the most effective ways to reduce crime and improve community safety.

Residents in and around Martins Point, as well as across the province, are encouraged to stay aware of their surroundings, secure homes and outbuildings, and promptly report any information that may help officers execute this warrant. If you believe you see Jason Melanson, do not engage; instead, move to a safe place and contact 902-275-3583, your local police, or Crime Stoppers as outlined above. Community vigilance and responsible reporting play a crucial role in keeping neighbourhoods safe.

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.