Community Alert: 89-Year-Old Man Missing Near Bathurst, NB

SECTION 1: THE ALERT

Chaleur Region RCMP are urgently asking the public for assistance in locating 89-year-old Jesus Garcia De Palau, who is missing from the Duguayville, New Brunswick area. He was last seen on June 21, 2026, at around 1:00 p.m. in the vicinity of Shippagan. His disappearance was reported to police on the morning of June 29, 2026, and his family and investigators are deeply concerned for his safety and well-being.

On June 29, 2026, police located an abandoned vehicle stuck in the mud on a trail at the end of Gloucester Junction Road in Bathurst. Officers confirmed the vehicle belongs to Jesus Garcia De Palau, but he was not found nearby and has not been seen since his last confirmed sighting near Shippagan. Despite following multiple leads, police have not yet located him and are now turning to the community for urgent help.

SECTION 2: OFFICIAL DETAILS

The following information has been provided by the Chaleur Region RCMP regarding the disappearance of Jesus Garcia De Palau:

• Missing Person: Jesus Garcia De Palau, 89 years old.
• Home Area: Duguayville, New Brunswick.
• Last Confirmed Sighting: Near Shippagan, NB on June 21, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m.
• Report to Police: He was reported missing on June 29, 2026, at about 10:00 a.m.
• Vehicle Located: On the morning of June 29, 2026, police received a report of an abandoned vehicle stuck in the mud on a trail at the end of Gloucester Junction Road in Bathurst.
• Vehicle Ownership: The vehicle was confirmed to belong to Jesus Garcia De Palau.
• Scene Details: There was no sign of him in or around the vehicle when police attended the area.
• Police Efforts: Officers have pursued several investigative leads in an effort to locate him but have not been successful so far.
• Concern Level: Police and his family are seriously concerned for his health and safety, given his age and the circumstances.

Description of Missing Man

• Height: Approximately five feet seven inches (170 cm).
• Weight: Approximately 180 pounds (82 kg).
• Hair: Grey.
• Eyes: Blue.
• Clothing: No current description is available.

How the Crime Canada Community Can Help

This is an active missing person investigation, and community awareness is critical. If you have seen Jesus Garcia De Palau, recognize him from the photo, recall seeing his vehicle on the trail near Gloucester Junction Road in Bathurst, or have any information at all about his movements since June 21, 2026, you are urged to contact police immediately.

Contact Number for Tips: Call the Chaleur Region RCMP at 506-548-7771. Even details that seem small or uncertain can be important to investigators when trying to piece together his last known locations and possible direction of travel.

SECTION 3: CRIME CANADA SAFETY PERSPECTIVE

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, missing person alerts involving older adults are particularly urgent. In communities across Canada, including rural and semi-rural regions like those around Duguayville, Shippagan, and Bathurst, swift public awareness can be the difference between a safe recovery and prolonged risk. While our platform also tracks broader crime and safety trends for communities nationwide—such as those reported for places like Kitchenuhmaykoosib Aaki 84 in Ontario—cases like this remind us that community vigilance and rapid reporting are just as crucial as statistical data.

When someone is reported missing, especially an older person, it is important for residents to stay observant on local roads, trails, and in wooded or less-travelled areas. Check your properties, outbuildings, and any remote paths you might access. If you operate recreational vehicles or regularly walk, cycle, or drive in the Bathurst and Shippagan regions, remain attentive to anything unusual and report it promptly. Do not attempt your own search in unsafe terrain; instead, share information directly with RCMP so trained search and rescue efforts can be coordinated effectively. At CrimeCanada.ca, our goal is to support safer communities by amplifying these alerts, encouraging responsible community involvement, and ensuring residents know exactly how to help.

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.