Community Alert: RCMP Seek Help to Find Missing Man in Colchester County

SECTION 1: THE ALERT

The Colchester County District RCMP in Nova Scotia are asking for the public’s assistance to locate 40-year-old Thomas Francis Joseph “Joe” MacGillivary, who has been reported missing. He was last seen on January 16, and investigators are working to confirm his current whereabouts.

Police are continuing their efforts and are specifically looking to speak with anyone who has seen Joe, spoken with him, or otherwise had contact with him since he was last observed. Community awareness is critical in situations like this, and even small pieces of information may help officers move the investigation forward.

SECTION 2: OFFICIAL DETAILS

Crime Canada Community – Your Help Is Urgently Needed. The RCMP have formally requested public assistance in finding this missing person. If you live in, travel through, or have connections to the Colchester County area, please review the description carefully and share this information respectfully with others.

Missing Person: Thomas Francis Joseph “Joe” MacGillivary

• Preferred name: Joe
• Age: 40 years old
• Last seen: January 16 (location not specified by RCMP in this release)

Physical Description (as provided by RCMP):

• Height: Approximately 5 feet 11 inches
• Weight: Approximately 130 pounds
• Eyes: Blue
• Hair: Medium-length blond/brown hair
• Facial hair: Full beard and mustache

The RCMP emphasize that when a person is missing, the impact is profound for family, friends, and the wider community. They ask that information be shared in a considerate manner, focusing on helping bring Joe safely home.

How to Provide Information

• Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Thomas “Joe” MacGillivary, or who has seen or spoken with him since January 16, is asked to contact Colchester County District RCMP at 902-893-6820.
• If you are outside the immediate area, you may also contact your local police of jurisdiction and reference this missing person file.
• To remain anonymous, you can contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers:
  • Toll-free: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
  • Secure web tip: www.crimestoppers.ns.ca
  • P3 Tips app: Submit an anonymous tip through the app
• RCMP File Number: 2026-189308

While this case is specific to Nova Scotia, CrimeCanada.ca tracks safety patterns across the country. For example, communities such as Macamic, Quebec crime and safety statistics show how local awareness and timely reporting can support police responses and improve outcomes when individuals are in potential distress.

SECTION 3: CRIME CANADA SAFETY PERSPECTIVE

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, missing person cases like this one in Nova Scotia highlight how crucial community vigilance is to public safety. People can lose contact with loved ones for many reasons, including health issues, personal crises, or vulnerability while travelling or living alone. When residents stay alert to official alerts, share information responsibly, and report sightings promptly, they strengthen the safety net around at-risk individuals.

We encourage everyone in and around Colchester County to stay attentive to friends, neighbours, and community members who may be isolated or struggling, and to act quickly if something feels concerning. If you think you may have seen Joe, even briefly or weeks ago, contacting the RCMP at 902-893-6820 or using Crime Stoppers can make a real difference. Your proactive response can help reunite families and support the broader goal of safer communities across Canada.

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.