Missing Person Alert: RCMP Seek Public’s Help in Tarbotvale Case

Section 1: The Alert

The RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit (NEN MCU) is leading an investigation into the disappearance of 41-year-old Kassandra Gabrielle Schoemaker, who was last seen in the community of Tarbotvale, Nova Scotia, in November 2023. Her disappearance was reported to Victoria County District RCMP on February 19, and police are now making an urgent appeal to the public for information that could help locate her.

Due to the significant time gap between when Kassandra was last seen and when she was reported missing, the specialized Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit has assumed primary responsibility for the file. Investigators are asking anyone who has seen Kassandra, spoken with her, or has any knowledge of her movements or whereabouts after November 2023 to come forward immediately.

Section 2: Official Details

According to the official information released by the RCMP, the following details are confirmed regarding the disappearance of Kassandra Gabrielle Schoemaker:

• Name: Kassandra Gabrielle Schoemaker
• Age: 41 years old
• Last seen: November 2023
• Last known location: Tarbotvale, Nova Scotia
• Reported missing to police: February 19 (to Victoria County District RCMP)
• Investigative unit in charge: RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit (NEN MCU)
• Physical description:
  • Height: approximately 5 feet 10 inches
  • Weight: approximately 180–210 pounds
  • Hair: brown
  • Eyes: blue
• RCMP file number: 2026-227936

Crime Canada Community – Your Help Is Needed Now: The RCMP is directly requesting assistance from the public. If you have seen Kassandra, had contact with her, or have any information at all about her situation after November 2023, you are urged to contact investigators.

Primary investigative contact (RCMP NEN MCU):

• Call the RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit at (902) 896-5060
• When calling, reference file number 2026-227936

Anonymous tips:

• Call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
• Submit a secure web tip via Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers online tip form
• Use the P3 Tips mobile app to send an anonymous tip

Even information that seems minor or indirect—such as a possible sighting, a social media interaction, or second-hand information—can be valuable to investigators. Community members in and around Victoria County and nearby communities covered in regional safety profiles such as Victoria, Subd. B crime and safety data are especially encouraged to stay alert and report anything relevant.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

At CrimeCanada.ca, we treat every missing person case as a critical community safety concern. When someone disappears and a significant amount of time passes without confirmed contact, the role of neighbours, local businesses, and broader regional networks becomes essential. In rural and semi-rural parts of Nova Scotia, where communities are closely connected and travel routes can be limited, details remembered by residents—such as a vehicle seen repeatedly, an unfamiliar person in the area, or an encounter with someone matching a description—can be the key that helps move an investigation forward.

We encourage residents in and around Tarbotvale and Victoria County to check any photos, dashcam recordings, or messages from late 2023 onward for anything that could relate to Kassandra. Staying informed about local trends in missing persons and other serious events, alongside reviewing regional safety data like the Kentville-area crime statistics and safety profile, can help communities recognize patterns and know when to call authorities. If you are ever unsure whether something you know is important, the safest choice is to report it to police or Crime Stoppers and let investigators assess its value.

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.