Dieppe RCMP Seek Public Help to Find Missing 34-Year-Old Man

Section 1: Community Safety Alert

The Codiac Regional RCMP is urgently asking for the public’s assistance to locate 34-year-old Ashton Robert Watson, who has been reported missing from Dieppe, New Brunswick. Police say he was last seen on the afternoon of June 6, 2026, and they are increasingly worried about his wellbeing.

Watson was last observed at around 2:00 p.m. on Champlain Street in Dieppe before he was reported missing later that same day. Despite multiple investigative follow-ups, officers have not yet been able to find him. Authorities are asking residents, businesses, and anyone who was in the area at that time to review any memories, notes, or recordings that may help locate him.

Section 2: Official RCMP Details

The following information has been released by the Codiac Regional RCMP regarding the missing person investigation:

Missing person details:

• Name: Ashton Robert Watson
• Age: 34 years old
• From: Dieppe, New Brunswick
• Last seen date: June 6, 2026
• Last seen time: Approximately 2:00 p.m.
• Last seen location: Champlain Street, Dieppe, N.B.

Physical description:

• Height: Approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 centimetres)
• Weight: Approximately 140 pounds (64 kilograms)
• Hair: Ginger
• Eyes: Hazel-green

Clothing last seen wearing:

• White t-shirt
• Black sweatpants
• Black socks
• Black sandals

Police state they are concerned for Ashton Watson’s wellbeing. They have already pursued several investigative leads but, at this time, have not been able to determine his current location.

How the CrimeCanada.ca community can help:

If you have any information, no matter how small it may seem, you are urged to contact the Codiac Regional RCMP immediately at 506-857-2400. Even brief sightings, dashcam or security camera footage from around Champlain Street on June 6, 2026, could be crucial to this investigation.

While this alert focuses on Dieppe, missing person investigations and public safety awareness are important across Canada, from New Brunswick to communities such as Whitefish Bay 34A in Ontario, where CrimeCanada.ca tracks local crime and safety trends. The same principles of vigilance and timely reporting apply everywhere.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

At CrimeCanada.ca, we treat missing person alerts in New Brunswick as a critical public safety priority. When someone is reported missing and police express concern for their wellbeing, community awareness can make the difference between a cold trail and a successful safe recovery. Quick reporting of anything unusual—whether it is a possible sighting, abandoned items, or recollection of a past encounter—can provide investigators with the leads they urgently need.

For residents in and around Dieppe, we encourage the following safety and support steps: stay alert to official RCMP updates; check outdoor areas, outbuildings, and commonly travelled routes if it is safe to do so; and share verified missing person information from police and trusted safety sources, rather than speculation on social media. If you believe you have seen Ashton Watson, do not attempt to intervene directly—contact the RCMP at 506-857-2400 so trained officers can respond appropriately. Collective vigilance and responsible reporting strengthen community safety for everyone.

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.