Community Alert: RCMP Warrant for Evan Stares in Gander Area

Section 1: The Alert

Gander RCMP has issued an arrest warrant for 44-year-old Evan Anthony Stares, who is currently wanted on multiple Criminal Code matters and is believed to be actively avoiding police. Officers are seeking help from the public in locating him as quickly as possible.

This warrant concerns incidents in the Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador area. Police have released a photo of Stares and are urging anyone who may know where he is, or who may have recently seen him, to contact authorities or Crime Stoppers immediately.

Section 2: Official Details

According to the official information from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Evan Anthony Stares, age 44, is the subject of an active arrest warrant and is believed to be deliberately evading police contact.

He is wanted in relation to the following Criminal Code charges:

• Alleged flight from police.
• Alleged obstruction of a police officer.
• Alleged failure to comply with a condition of a probation order.

Police have released the following image to assist the public in recognizing the wanted individual:

A photo of 44-year-old Evan Anthony Stares, who is the subject of an active RCMP arrest warrant.

How the Crime Canada Community Can Help

Authorities are calling on residents in and around Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador to remain alert and to report any information that could help locate Evan Anthony Stares. Do not attempt to approach or detain anyone you believe to be this individual. Instead, use the official contact channels provided by police.

If you have any information about his current whereabouts, sightings, or related activity, contact:

• Gander RCMP Detachment: 709-256-6841
• Your local police non-emergency line, if outside the immediate Gander area
• Emergency: 911

To provide information anonymously, you can contact Crime Stoppers through one of the following options:

• Phone: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
• Online: www.nlcrimestoppers.com
• Via the P3Tips mobile app

Crime patterns and police alerts like this one are tracked nationally by CrimeCanada.ca to help communities understand local safety trends, similar to how we monitor and publish crime statistics and safety data for communities such as Stavely, Alberta. Staying informed and reporting information promptly can be critical in assisting police operations.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, an arrest warrant for someone allegedly fleeing from police, obstructing an officer, and breaching probation conditions is a significant community safety concern for Newfoundland and Labrador. When individuals under court-ordered conditions are accused of ignoring those conditions and avoiding contact with law enforcement, it can complicate ongoing investigations and increase risk to both officers and the public.

We urge residents in the Gander region and across the province to stay observant, share verified police information within your networks, and use official channels if you have tips. Avoid posting unverified rumours on social media and never attempt to intervene directly. Instead, note details such as location, time, direction of travel, and vehicle descriptions (if safe to do so), then relay that information to Gander RCMP at 709-256-6841, your local police, 911 in emergencies, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Your vigilance and responsible reporting are key parts of building safer communities throughout 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 newfoundland-and-labrador 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.