Holyrood RCMP Warrant Alert: Help Locate Phillip Gifford

Community Safety Alert – Wanted Man in Holyrood Area

Holyrood RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador are asking the public to help locate 40-year-old Phillip Gifford, who is currently wanted on an arrest warrant. Police are actively seeking information that could assist them in finding him.

Investigators believe that Gifford may be in the Port de Grave area. Residents in Holyrood, Port de Grave, and nearby communities are urged to stay alert, review the information below, and contact police immediately if they know where he is or have recently seen him.

Help Needed from the Public

CrimeCanada.ca is calling on our community to assist. If you see Phillip Gifford or know anything about his current whereabouts, do not approach him yourself. Instead, contact police using the official numbers provided below.

Official RCMP Details

According to the official release from Holyrood RCMP, the following information has been provided:

• Individual sought: Phillip Gifford
• Age: 40 years old
• Status: Wanted on a warrant of arrest
• Related allegation: Offence connected to possession under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Believed location: Police believe he may currently be in the Port de Grave area

Photo of Wanted Individual

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

Image: RCMP-issued photograph of Phillip Gifford.

How to Contact Police or Crime Stoppers

If you have any information that could help locate Phillip Gifford, please use the following contact options:

• Holyrood RCMP Detachment: Call (709) 229-3892 with any tips or sightings.
• Crime Stoppers (Anonymous):
  • Phone: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
  • Online: Visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com
  • Mobile: Use the P3Tips app to submit anonymous information

When contacting police or Crime Stoppers, provide as many details as possible, such as exact location, time, direction of travel, clothing, vehicle description, and whether you are viewing him in real time.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, alerts about individuals wanted on warrants—especially those tied to drug possession offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act—are important to the overall safety and wellbeing of communities across Newfoundland and Labrador. These cases can be linked to broader issues such as the illegal drug trade, property crime, and community disorder, which is why timely reporting from residents is so critical.

We encourage residents in and around Holyrood and Port de Grave to remain observant, avoid direct confrontation, and immediately notify police if they encounter a person who may be the subject of this warrant. Reviewing local data, such as the Holyrood crime statistics and safety information, can help residents understand broader trends in their area and guide decisions about personal and neighbourhood safety. If you see suspicious activity related to drugs or potential fugitives, report it promptly—your information may be the missing piece that allows police to safely resolve an outstanding warrant.

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.