Community Alert: 18-Year-Old Missing After Last Seen in Moncton
Section 1: The Alert
The Richibucto RCMP are urgently asking for the public’s assistance to locate 18-year-old Dawson ThomasRichibucto-Village, New Brunswick, who has been reported missing. He was last seen in Moncton and his current whereabouts are unknown.
According to police, Dawson was last observed on the evening of April 8, 2026, at around 10:00 p.m. near First Avenue in Moncton. He was officially reported missing on April 12, 2026. Despite several investigative follow-ups, officers have not yet been able to find him. Both investigators and his family are deeply concerned for his wellbeing and are calling on the community to stay alert and share any information that may assist in locating him.
Help Find Dawson: Information & Photo
CrimeCanada.ca is asking our community to actively assist in this search. If you live in, commute through, or know people in the Moncton or Richibucto-Village areas, please review the description below, look carefully at Dawson’s photo, and share this alert where appropriate.
Dawson Thomas – 18-year-old missing from Richibucto-Village, last seen in Moncton
Section 2: Official Details from RCMP
Based on the official information released by the Richibucto RCMP, the key details of this missing person investigation are:
- Missing person: Dawson Thomas
- Age: 18 years
- From: Richibucto-Village, New Brunswick
- Last seen date: April 8, 2026
- Last seen time: Approximately 10:00 p.m.
- Last seen location: Near First Avenue, Moncton, N.B.
- Date reported missing to police: April 12, 2026
- Investigation status: Multiple leads have been followed, but Dawson has not yet been located. Police and family are very concerned for his safety.
Physical Description
- Height: Approximately 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 143 pounds (65 kg)
- Hair: Brown
- Eyes: Brown
Clothing and Items Last Seen Wearing/Carrying
- Jacket: Dark blue jacket
- Hoodie: Multicoloured hoodie (white, green, blue, and red)
- Pants: Jeans
- Shoes: White New Balance shoes
- Bag: Black backpack
How to Contact Police
If you have any information about Dawson’s possible movements, sightings, or location — even if it seems minor — contact the Richibucto RCMP immediately at 506-523-4611. Timely tips from the public are often crucial in missing person cases.
While this specific investigation is centered in New Brunswick, missing person cases and community safety concerns affect communities across the country. National safety trends in rural and semi-rural regions, similar to those seen in areas like Division No. 19, Unorganized, Manitoba crime and safety data, show the importance of early reporting when someone cannot be located.
Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, alerts about missing young adults like Dawson are critical for the safety and wellbeing of the New Brunswick community. Quick circulation of accurate information dramatically increases the chances of a safe outcome, especially when a person has been unaccounted for over several days.
Community vigilance is one of the strongest tools we have. If you are in or around Moncton or Richibucto-Village, consider the following general safety practices:
- Check doorbell cameras, security footage, or dashcams from the evening of April 8, 2026, and the days following for anyone matching Dawson’s description.
- If you believe you see Dawson, do not confront or follow; instead, move to a safe place and call 506-523-4611 with the exact time, location, and direction of travel.
- Share verified information from official sources and established safety aggregators like CrimeCanada.ca, and avoid spreading rumours or unconfirmed details on social media.
- Encourage friends and family, especially youth and young adults, to stay in regular contact when travelling between communities.
Our mission is to use official data and community awareness to help bring people home safely and reduce harm. Every observation, phone call, and shared alert can play a part in locating a missing person.
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.