Community Alert: RCMP Seek Help Finding Missing Senior in Berwick

Section 1: The Alert

Kings District RCMP in Nova Scotia are asking for the public’s urgent assistance to help locate 79-year-old Marilyn Sanford, who has been reported missing. She was last seen on June 10 at a residence on Commercial Street in Berwick, and there are growing concerns for her well-being due to her age.

Residents in Berwick and surrounding areas are urged to stay alert, review recent movements in and around Commercial Street, and report any possible sightings or information immediately to police. Timely public awareness is critical in missing person cases, and this alert is part of ongoing efforts, alongside other CrimeCanada.ca safety alerts, to keep communities informed and responsive.

Section 2: Official Details from RCMP

Crime Canada Community – Your help is urgently needed. If you live in or travel through the Berwick, Nova Scotia area, please review the description below and contact police without delay if you may have seen Marilyn.

Missing Person Details

• Name: Marilyn Sanford
• Age: 79 years old
• Last seen: June 10
• Last known location: A residence on Commercial Street, Berwick, Nova Scotia
• Height: Approximately 5 feet 8 inches
• Weight: Approximately 190 pounds
• Hair: Long grey hair
• Glasses: Believed to be wearing glasses
• Clothing: Other clothing details are currently unknown

There is no photograph or image link provided in the official release for inclusion in this alert.

How to Help

If you have any information about where Marilyn Sanford might be, or if you believe you have seen someone matching this description, contact authorities immediately using the following official channels:

• Kings District RCMP (non-emergency tip line): 902-679-5555
• Emergency: Call 911
• Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers (anonymous tip line): 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
• Online anonymous tip: Submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca
• P3 Tips app: Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the P3 Tips mobile application

RCMP File Number: 2026-801494

When sharing this alert online or with neighbours, please do so respectfully, keeping in mind the impact that a missing person case has on family, friends, and the broader community. For broader context on how Crime Canada tracks and analyzes risk trends across the country, you can visit our national and municipal statistics sections, such as the page on crime statistics and safety data for Canadian municipalities.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, missing person reports involving older adults are urgent community safety matters. Seniors may be more vulnerable to health emergencies, disorientation, or environmental risks if they are alone for extended periods. Rapid information sharing, careful attention to physical descriptions, and prompt reporting of any sightings can significantly increase the chances of locating a missing person safely.

We encourage residents in Nova Scotia, especially those in and around Berwick, to stay attentive to their surroundings, check security or doorbell cameras where possible, and speak with neighbours who may have been in the area of Commercial Street on or after June 10. If something seems even slightly relevant, report it to Kings District RCMP at 902-679-5555 or 911 in an emergency. Community vigilance, combined with respectful sharing of verified police information, is central to our shared mission of keeping people 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.