Community Alert: Halifax RCMP Seek Wanted Man on Violent Charges

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has issued a province-wide arrest warrant for Matthew Francis Coaker, age 37, from Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is currently wanted across the province and police are urgently asking the public to assist in locating him.

Coaker is wanted in connection with serious violent offences, including an allegation of attempted murder and a weapons-related charge. Officers have already made multiple efforts to find him within the community and are now turning to residents across Nova Scotia to report any information that could help safely bring him into custody.

Official RCMP Details

According to the official information provided by RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, the following details are confirmed:

• Suspect Name: Matthew Francis Coaker
• Age: 37
• From: Halifax, Nova Scotia
• Current Status: Wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant in Nova Scotia

Charges Laid

• Attempted Murder
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

Physical Description

Police have released the following description to help the public identify Coaker:

• Height: 5 feet 11 inches
• Weight: Approximately 210 pounds
• Hair: Brown
• Eyes: Green

RCMP officers report that they have attempted to locate Coaker through investigative efforts but have not yet been able to find him. Community awareness and timely reporting are now essential to assist police in safely resolving this warrant.

How the Community Can Help

CrimeCanada.ca is asking our community members in Halifax and across Nova Scotia to stay alert and share any credible information that could help police locate Matthew Francis Coaker. Do not approach or attempt to detain him yourself. Instead, contact authorities immediately using the numbers below.

If you have information on the whereabouts of Matthew Francis Coaker:

• Call RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment at 902-490-5020
• Or contact your local police service anywhere in Nova Scotia

To remain anonymous:

• Call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
• Submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca
• Use the P3 Tips mobile app

RCMP File Number: 26-48114

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, alerts involving attempted murder and weapons-related offences are critically important for the overall safety of the Nova Scotia community. When a person wanted on serious violent charges remains at large, community vigilance and rapid information-sharing can significantly reduce the risk of further harm. Residents in urban centres like Halifax, as well as nearby areas and communities across the province, including regions such as Wagmatcook 1 in Nova Scotia, benefit when information about high-risk individuals is quickly circulated and acted upon.

For your safety, avoid confronting anyone you believe may be the wanted individual. Instead, move to a safe location and contact police with as much detail as possible, such as location, direction of travel, clothing, and any vehicle description. Community members are encouraged to report suspicious activity, as small pieces of information can be vital in helping police execute a warrant safely. CrimeCanada.ca remains committed to providing transparent, data-informed safety information so that residents across Nova Scotia can stay informed and support law enforcement efforts to keep communities 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.