Community Alert: 16-Year-Old Reported Missing in Moncton, N.B.

Section 1: The Alert

The Codiac Regional RCMP is urgently asking for the public’s assistance to help locate 16-year-old Alicia Melvin, who has been reported missing from Moncton, New Brunswick. Police and family members are worried about her wellbeing and are seeking any information that could help bring her home safely.

Alicia was last seen on the evening of July 4, 2026, at around 8:30 p.m. in the area of Parkdale Drive in Moncton. Despite multiple investigative leads, officers have not yet been able to find her. This alert is being issued so residents can be aware, stay vigilant, and contact police immediately with any sightings or relevant information.

Help Find Alicia – Community Assistance Needed Now

CrimeCanada.ca is calling on our community to actively assist in the search for Alicia Melvin. Please take a close look at the photo below and the description provided. If you see anyone matching these details, or if you have any information at all about where she might be, contact the RCMP right away.

Immediate contact number for tips and sightings: 506-857-2400 (Codiac Regional RCMP)

Section 2: Official Details

According to information released by the Codiac Regional RCMP, the following details describe the missing youth and the circumstances of her disappearance:

• Name: Alicia Melvin
• Age: 16
• From: Moncton, New Brunswick
• Last seen: July 4, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m.
• Last known location: Area near Parkdale Drive, Moncton, N.B.
• Height: About five feet two inches (approximately 157 cm)
• Weight: About 120 pounds (approximately 54 kg)
• Eye colour: Blue
• Hair colour: Brown
• Clothing at time last seen:
  • Red hoodie
  • Grey tank top
  • Black pants
  • Black Crocs

Police state that they have followed up on a number of leads in an effort to find Alicia, but these efforts have not yet led to her location. Due to concerns for her safety and wellbeing, the RCMP is emphasizing the importance of public awareness and prompt reporting of any potential information.

If you have any information regarding Alicia’s whereabouts, or if you believe you may have seen her:

• Call the Codiac Regional RCMP immediately at 506-857-2400.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, missing person cases involving youth are a critical community safety issue. Even when there is no confirmed criminal offence, the potential risk to a vulnerable young person makes rapid information-sharing essential. While our national crime and safety data—such as the trends we publish for communities like Greenview No. 16 in Alberta crime and safety statistics—often focuses on reported offences, alerts like this highlight that community vigilance is just as important for prevention and early intervention.

Residents of New Brunswick, and especially those in and around Moncton, can support public safety by staying observant in their day-to-day routines: notice unfamiliar individuals who appear distressed, pay attention on public transit and in commercial areas, and report anything that could help locate a missing person. When you feel safe to do so, take a moment to review official alerts and photographs, share credible information through your networks, and always contact police rather than attempting to intervene directly. Every timely phone call can make a difference in reuniting a young person with their family and strengthening overall community safety.

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 new-brunswick 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.