Missing Person Alert: 51-Year-Old Man from Esgenoopetitj, NB

Section 1: The Alert

The Neguac RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 51-year-old Terrance “Terry” Paul, who has been reported missing from Esgenoopetitj First Nation, New Brunswick. Police and family members are deeply worried about his wellbeing.

Terrance Paul was last seen on July 5, 2026, in the area of Bayview Drive in Esgenoopetitj First Nation and was reported missing on July 7, 2026. Despite multiple investigative steps, officers have not yet been able to find him and are turning to the community for help.

Section 2: Official Details

CrimeCanada.ca Community: Your help is urgently needed. Please review the description below and contact police immediately if you have any information about Terrance Paul’s whereabouts.

RCMP-provided description and details:

• Name: Terrance “Terry” Paul
• Age: 51
• From: Esgenoopetitj First Nation, New Brunswick
• Last seen: July 5, 2026
• Last known location: Area near Bayview Drive, Esgenoopetitj First Nation
• Date reported missing: July 7, 2026
• Height: Approximately 6 feet (183 cm)
• Weight: Approximately 180 pounds (82 kg)
• Eyes: Grey
• Hair: Brown
• Clothing last seen wearing: Pale pink shirt and grey shorts

Image provided by the RCMP to assist with identification:

Caption: Terrance “Terry” Paul – 51-year-old man missing from Esgenoopetitj First Nation, NB.

If you have seen Terrance Paul, believe you may have seen him since July 5, or have any information about where he might be, you are asked to contact:

• Néguac RCMP Detachment: 506-776-3000
• Detachment contact email: [email protected]

This request for assistance comes from Sergeant Steven Breau of the Neguac Detachment, Northeast RCMP. Community members in Esgenoopetitj First Nation, neighboring communities, and across New Brunswick are encouraged to share this information so it reaches as many people as possible.

While this specific alert relates to Esgenoopetitj First Nation, missing person cases can affect communities of all sizes across Canada. CrimeCanada.ca tracks patterns and safety data in many regions, including smaller jurisdictions like Pays Plat 51 in Ontario crime and safety statistics, to help residents understand local risk and the importance of reporting concerns quickly.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, missing person investigations are time-sensitive and rely heavily on community awareness. In New Brunswick, close-knit communities and rural areas mean that neighbours are often the first to notice when someone’s routine changes or they are not where they are expected to be. Promptly sharing information like this alert, checking in on vulnerable or isolated individuals, and reporting sightings or unusual activity to the RCMP can significantly support search efforts.

For residents in Esgenoopetitj First Nation and surrounding areas, consider simple safety practices: keep recent photos of loved ones, note last known locations and clothing if someone goes missing, and contact police immediately rather than waiting. Situations like this underscore the value of community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement to help bring missing people home safely.

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.