Nova Scotia RCMP Update: Wanted Man David Forbes Arrested

Community Safety Alert – Warrant No Longer in Effect

The Nova Scotia RCMP has confirmed that David Gordon Alexander Forbes, a 35-year-old man from Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia, has been arrested. Forbes had been the subject of a province-wide arrest warrant that had been active since September 2025.

With this arrest, the previous warrant for Forbes is no longer in effect. This marks the conclusion of a long-running search effort by law enforcement, supported by information and vigilance from the public across Nova Scotia.

Official RCMP Details

According to the official information released by the RCMP in Nova Scotia, the following key facts have been confirmed:

• Individual arrested: David Gordon Alexander Forbes
• Age: 35
• Community of residence: Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia
• Status of warrant: Province-wide arrest warrant has been resolved through the arrest of Forbes
• Warrant duration: Wanted on a province-wide warrant since September 2025
• RCMP file numbers: 25-20131 and 25-26501

The RCMP has publicly acknowledged and thanked members of the community who assisted in locating Forbes and bringing this warrant to a close. This case demonstrates how public awareness and cooperation can contribute to resolving serious police matters, much like how communities across Canada use localized safety alerts and crime data to remain informed and engaged in their own neighbourhood safety.

As part of their update, the RCMP has also requested that any prior coverage of this wanted person be updated to reflect the new status:

• News organizations, websites, and social media users are asked to update or remove previous posts that identified Forbes as wanted.
• Any photos or images previously shared in relation to the warrant should be removed from publication, since he is no longer being sought by police.

What This Means for the Nova Scotia Community

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this update is an important reminder of both the value of public cooperation and the responsibility that comes with sharing law-enforcement information online. Once a person has been arrested and is no longer wanted, it is critical to remove outdated wanted posters, images, and posts so that information circulating in the community remains accurate and fair.

Even though this warrant has been resolved, community vigilance still matters. Residents of Nova Scotia are encouraged to stay informed through verified sources, track local crime patterns using tools such as our national Safety Alerts hub, and report suspicious or criminal activity directly to police or Crime Stoppers. Accurate, up-to-date information helps reduce misinformation, protects individuals’ rights, and supports safer communities across Canada, from larger centres to smaller areas studied in our crime statistics programs, such as Saint David crime statistics and safety data.

CrimeCanada.ca will continue to monitor official police releases in Nova Scotia and across Canada to ensure that our community receives timely updates when warrants are issued, arrests are made, or public-safety conditions change.

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.