Community Alert: Arrest Warrant for Janice Ikkusek in Nain
Section 1: The Alert
Nain RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador has issued an arrest warrant for 40-year-old Janice Kitty Ikkusek, who is currently evading police. Officers are asking residents and anyone who may have information about her whereabouts to come forward immediately.
Ikkusek is wanted in connection with multiple Criminal Code offences, including a break and enter and several counts of failing to follow court-ordered probation conditions. This is an active warrant situation, and community awareness is critical to help police safely locate and arrest her.
Section 2: Official Details
RCMP Request for Public Assistance
The Nain RCMP detachment is seeking help from the public to find Janice Kitty Ikkusek, age 40, who is the subject of an active arrest warrant and is believed to be intentionally avoiding contact with police.
Current Charges Listed by RCMP
- One count of Break and Enter
- Three counts of Failure to comply with conditions of a probation order
Police have released the following photo to assist in identification:
A photo of Janice Kitty Ikkusek provided by RCMP.
How the Crime Canada Community Can Help
CrimeCanada.ca is urgently asking our community to assist RCMP in locating Janice Kitty Ikkusek. If you see her or have any information about where she might be, do not attempt to intervene yourself. Instead, contact police using one of the official channels below.
Report Information Directly to Police:
- Call the Nain RCMP detachment at 709-279-3001
- Contact your local police service
- In an emergency or if immediate police response is required, call 911
Provide Anonymous Tips via Crime Stoppers:
- Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
- Submit a tip online at www.nlcrimestoppers.com
- Use the P3Tips mobile app to share information anonymously
Residents in Nain and across Newfoundland and Labrador can also reference broader crime and safety patterns from other Canadian communities, such as crime statistics and safety data for Irricana, Alberta, to understand how property and probation-related offences impact community safety nationwide.
Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, alerts about outstanding arrest warrants are a key part of keeping the Newfoundland and Labrador community informed and safe. Alleged offences such as break and enter and failing to comply with probation can signal ongoing risk to homes, businesses, and vulnerable residents if the person wanted by police is not located quickly.
We encourage residents to stay aware of their surroundings, secure doors and windows, and promptly report any suspicious activity to RCMP or local police. Community vigilance—combined with tools like anonymous Crime Stoppers reporting—helps law enforcement safely apprehend wanted individuals and reduces opportunities for repeat offences. By sharing accurate information and responding quickly to alerts like this one, residents across the province contribute to safer streets and stronger neighbourhoods.
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.