Community Alert: RCMP Search for Missing Woman in Halifax Region

The RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is requesting the public’s assistance to locate 37-year-old Lauren Preston, who was last heard from on May 22. She is believed to be in the broader Halifax Regional Municipality area, and officers are concerned for her well-being.

This is an active missing person investigation, and police are asking residents to stay alert, review Lauren’s description carefully, and report any possible sightings or information immediately. Community awareness and quick reporting play a critical role in helping police safely locate missing individuals.

Photo of Missing Person

Please review the photo below and share this alert respectfully within your networks:

Image: RCMP – Lauren Preston

Official RCMP Details

According to the official information released by RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, the following details have been provided to the public:

• Name: Lauren Preston
• Age: 37
• Last contact: Last heard from on May 22 (year not specified in the release)
• Height: Approximately 5 feet 3 inches
• Weight: Approximately 110 pounds
• Hair: Shoulder-length brown hair
• Eyes: Brown eyes
• Clothing last reported:
  • Black top
  • Black leather motorcycle jacket
  • Dark blue jeans
  • Black trucker cap
• Investigating detachment: RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment
• RCMP File number: 26-80148

How the Community Can Help

CrimeCanada.ca is asking our community to actively assist in this search. If you believe you have seen Lauren, or if you have any information about her recent movements, living situation, or contacts since May 22, you are urged to reach out to police immediately.

• To contact RCMP directly: Call RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment at 902-490-5020.
• To contact your local police service: Call your local police of jurisdiction and reference RCMP file 26-80148 if applicable.
• To provide an anonymous tip:
  • Call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
  • Submit a secure web tip at Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers online tip form
  • Use the P3 Tips mobile app

Police emphasize that when someone goes missing, it can have a serious impact on their loved ones and the wider community. They are asking the public to share information and images related to this case in a way that is considerate and respectful.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, missing person cases like this highlight the importance of community vigilance and timely reporting. Even seemingly small pieces of information—such as a possible sighting, a remembered conversation, or knowledge of regular routes or hangout spots—can be critical to investigators. While our crime and safety dashboards, such as those for communities like La Prairie crime statistics and safety trends, focus on long-term risk patterns, urgent alerts like this are about immediate, people-first safety. We encourage residents in Nova Scotia to stay observant, check on neighbours and loved ones regularly, and contact authorities promptly whenever you have genuine concerns about someone’s welfare.

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.