Community Alert: 82-Year-Old Missing from Waverley Road, Halifax

Section 1: The Alert

The RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is urgently asking for the public’s help to locate 82-year-old William Poole, who has been reported missing. He was last seen at approximately 6:15 a.m. on July 15, 2026, in the 2900 block of Waverley Rd in the Halifax area of Nova Scotia.

As an older adult who has not returned or been in contact since that time, Mr. Poole’s disappearance is being treated seriously. Police are appealing to residents, drivers, and anyone who may have been in the Waverley Road corridor this morning to carefully review his photo and description, and to contact authorities immediately with any possible sightings or information.

Section 2: Official Details

CrimeCanada.ca and the RCMP are asking our community for immediate assistance. Please review the following confirmed details and share them respectfully.

Missing Person:

• Name: William Poole
• Age: 82
• Last seen: Around 6:15 a.m., July 15, 2026
• Last known location: 2900 block of Waverley Rd, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia

Physical Description:

• Height: Approximately 5 feet 10 inches
• Weight: About 150 pounds
• Hair: White
• Eyes: Blue
• Clothing last seen wearing: Jeans and a t-shirt

Photo of Missing Person:

Please study this photo carefully and share the information through trusted channels:

Image: 82-year-old William Poole, as released by the RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment.

How the Public Can Help

The RCMP is specifically asking for help from anyone who:

• Lives, works, or travels along the Waverley Road area and may have seen Mr. Poole this morning or since
• Has dashcam, home security, or business surveillance footage from the 2900 block of Waverley Rd around or after 6:15 a.m.
• Recognizes Mr. Poole from the photo or description and may know where he is or where he was headed

If you have any information about the whereabouts of William Poole:

• Call RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment at 902-490-5020
• Or contact your local police service

To remain anonymous:

• Call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
• Submit a secure web tip at Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers online tip form
• Use the P3 Tips mobile app

RCMP File Number: 26-109934

While this incident is in Nova Scotia, missing person cases affect communities across Canada. CrimeCanada.ca tracks public safety patterns nationally, including in places such as Prince William, New Brunswick crime statistics and safety data, to better understand how communities can work together when vulnerable individuals go missing.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, any report of a missing senior is a serious community safety concern, especially when the person may be at increased risk due to age or possible health factors. Prompt public awareness greatly improves the chances of a safe outcome. In situations like this one in the Halifax Regional Municipality, community vigilance is vital: residents are encouraged to check yards, outbuildings, common areas, and nearby walking routes, and to review recent camera footage if available.

We urge citizens to share verified information from official sources and to avoid speculation. If you believe you see Mr. Poole, do not delay—call the RCMP or your local police immediately with the exact location, time, and any details about his direction of travel or condition. Respectful, coordinated responses from neighbours, businesses, and local organizations are key to bringing missing community members home safely and strengthening overall public safety across Nova Scotia and beyond.

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.