Province‑Wide Warrant: Halifax RCMP Seek Matthew Lapierre

Section 1: Community Safety Alert

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has issued a province‑wide arrest warrant for Matthew John Patrick Lapierre, a 35‑year‑old man from Bedford, Nova Scotia. Police are asking residents across the province to be on alert and to report any information that may help locate him.

Lapierre is currently wanted in connection with several alleged breaches of court‑ordered conditions, including multiple counts related to both a release order and probation. Officers have already made repeated efforts to find him but have not yet been successful, prompting this wider public appeal to people in Halifax Regional Municipality and throughout Nova Scotia.

Section 2: Official RCMP Details

According to the official release, Matthew John Patrick Lapierre, age 35, of Bedford, is wanted on a Nova Scotia province‑wide arrest warrant for the following charges:

• Failing to Comply with Release Order (four counts)
• Failing to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)

Police provided the following physical description to assist the public:

• Height: approximately 5 feet 9 inches
• Weight: approximately 154 pounds
• Hair: dark brown
• Eyes: blue

An image of the wanted individual has been released by police to help with identification:

Image: Matthew Lapierre (provided by RCMP)

Public Assistance Requested – How You Can Help

CrimeCanada.ca is echoing the RCMP’s urgent request for assistance. If you know where Matthew John Patrick Lapierre is, or if you have seen someone matching his description, contact police immediately. Do not attempt to approach or detain anyone yourself; allow trained officers to handle all enforcement actions.

The RCMP has provided the following contact options for tips and information:

• Halifax Regional RCMP / Local Police (Non‑Emergency): 902-490-5020
• Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers (Anonymous): 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
• Secure online tip submission: www.crimestoppers.ns.ca
• P3 Tips mobile app: submit an anonymous tip through the app

Please reference File # 26-87220 when providing information, if possible.

While this warrant relates specifically to Nova Scotia, people who travel frequently between Atlantic and neighbouring provinces—such as those moving between communities in New Brunswick or Quebec—should remain attentive as well. For broader context on crime trends in nearby regions, you can review resources like the Paquetville, New Brunswick crime statistics and safety data, which help illustrate how cooperation across communities supports public safety.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, alerts about individuals wanted for alleged breaches of release and probation conditions are critical to community confidence in the justice system. Conditions attached to release and probation are intended to manage risk in the community; when those conditions are not followed, it is important that police and the public work together so the court orders can be enforced.

Residents of Nova Scotia are encouraged to stay observant, particularly in public spaces, transit, and residential areas. If you believe you recognize a wanted person, move to a safe location and contact police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 rather than intervening. Reporting suspicious activity, accurately describing what you see, and noting details like clothing, direction of travel, and vehicles (if safe to do so) all contribute to quicker resolutions and safer communities.

CrimeCanada.ca’s mission is to support safer neighbourhoods across the country by making official information clearer and easier to act on. Understanding how these alerts fit into wider crime patterns—similar to how we track and publish city‑level crime and safety data for communities like Lepreau, New Brunswick—helps residents make informed decisions and reinforces the value of timely reporting.

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.