Community Alert: 15-year-old Girl Missing in Moncton, N.B.

SECTION 1: THE ALERT

The Codiac Regional RCMP is urgently seeking public assistance to locate 15-year-old Alicia Melvin, who has been reported missing from Moncton, New Brunswick. Police and her family are deeply concerned for her wellbeing.

Alicia was last seen on April 19, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m. in the area of Tanya Crescent in Moncton. Despite multiple investigative steps and follow-ups on potential leads, officers have not yet been able to find her, and they are asking residents to remain vigilant and report any possible sightings or information immediately.

SECTION 2: OFFICIAL DETAILS

Missing person details (as released by RCMP):

• Name: Alicia Melvin
• Age: 15 years old
• From: Moncton, New Brunswick
• Last seen: April 19, 2026, around 2:30 p.m.
• Last known location: Area near Tanya Crescent, Moncton, N.B.

Physical description:

• Height: Approximately 5 feet 2 inches (about 157 cm)
• Weight: Approximately 115 pounds (about 52 kg)
• Hair: Brown
• Eyes: Brown

Clothing at time of last sighting:

• Black top
• Grey sweatpants
• Purple Crocs-style footwear

Photo of missing youth:

How the Crime Canada community can help:

If you have seen Alicia, recognize her from the photo, or have any information about where she might be, you are urged to contact police immediately. Even details that seem minor could be important to investigators.

• Primary contact for tips and information: Codiac Regional RCMP at 506-857-2400

Community awareness is critical in missing youth cases. In addition to following local updates in Moncton, residents across New Brunswick, including nearby communities and First Nations such as those reflected in regional data like Richibucto 15 crime and safety statistics, are encouraged to remain alert when travelling through or near the Moncton area.

SECTION 3: CRIME CANADA SAFETY PERSPECTIVE

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, a missing 15-year-old is a serious community safety concern and requires a rapid, coordinated response from both law enforcement and the public. Situations involving missing youth can develop quickly, and early reporting of possible sightings, unusual activity, or abandoned belongings can significantly help police efforts.

For families and residents in New Brunswick, we recommend discussing basic safety routines with teenagers, such as regularly checking in with trusted adults, travelling with friends when possible, and knowing safe locations to seek help if they feel at risk. If you notice someone who appears lost, distressed, or matching an active missing-person description, keep them in sight if it is safe to do so and contact police right away rather than intervening alone.

Our mission at CrimeCanada.ca is to support safer communities by sharing timely alerts, safety information, and contextual data so residents can stay informed and engaged. Public vigilance and rapid reporting are often the crucial difference in safely resolving missing-person investigations like this one.

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.