Missing 12-Year-Old in Ostrea Lake: RCMP Seek Public’s Help

Community Safety Alert – Nova Scotia Missing Youth

The RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is urgently requesting the public’s assistance to locate 12-year-old Paislee Dobson, reported missing from the Ostrea Lake area of Nova Scotia. She was last seen on June 15, 2026, at around 5:00 p.m.

This alert is being shared to help the community act quickly. With a young person missing, every hour matters. Residents in and around Ostrea Lake and the broader Halifax region are asked to stay alert, review the description below, and contact police immediately with any information that could help find Paislee.

Official Details from RCMP

According to the RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, the following information has been released regarding missing youth Paislee Dobson:

• Name: Paislee Dobson
• Age: 12 years old
• Last Seen: June 15, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m.
• Last Known Location: Ostrea Lake area, Nova Scotia

Description of Missing Youth

• Height: Approximately 5 feet 2 inches
• Weight: Approximately 150 pounds
• Hair: Long red hair
• Eyes: Green eyes
• Clothing When Last Seen:
  • Top: Black hoodie with a white logo
  • Bottoms: Black tights with a leopard print pattern at the bottom

Image Note: The RCMP release for this case did not include a public image link. If an official image is later provided by police, CrimeCanada.ca will update this alert to include it so the community can better assist.

How the Community Can Help – Please Act Now

CrimeCanada.ca is asking our community to assist in any way possible. If you are in the Ostrea Lake or greater Halifax Regional Municipality area, please pay extra attention to young people matching Paislee’s description, especially in public spaces, transit areas, parks, and commercial locations.

If you have any information at all about where Paislee Dobson might be, or if you believe you have recently seen someone matching her description, you are urged to contact police immediately using the official numbers below:

• RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment: 902-490-5020
• Local Police of Jurisdiction: Contact your nearest police service if you are outside the Halifax RCMP coverage area. For reference on how policing areas are organized across Canada, see our overview of police areas and jurisdictions.
• Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers (Anonymous):
  • Toll-free: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
  • Secure web tip: www.crimestoppers.ns.ca
  • P3 Tips mobile app

RCMP File Number: 26-93051 — reference this number when providing information if possible.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, alerts involving missing children in Nova Scotia are among the most time-sensitive and serious community safety issues. Even when there is no immediate indication of foul play, the absence of a young person is deeply distressing for families and can pose real risks to their safety and well-being. In our broader work compiling crime and safety data for communities across Canada, including smaller jurisdictions such as those reflected in our municipal safety statistics, patterns consistently show that rapid community awareness and responsible sharing of verified information are critical in resolving missing person cases.

We encourage residents to stay vigilant but respectful: share official information from trusted sources, avoid spreading rumours or unverified claims on social media, and contact police directly when you have information. If you are a parent or caregiver, talk with children and teens about where they are going, how to stay in contact, and how to seek help if they feel unsafe. Community cooperation with police and Crime Stoppers can significantly improve the chances of safely locating missing youth like Paislee.

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.