Missing Person Alert: RCMP Seeks Info on Cody Duane MacDonald in Grande Anse

The Richmond County District RCMP is renewing its call for public assistance in the disappearance of Cody Duane MacDonald. Investigators are still working to determine what happened to him and are asking anyone with information about his movements or activities before he went missing to come forward.

MacDonald was last seen on February 29, 2024, at his father’s home on Campbell Road in Grande Anse, Nova Scotia. He was reported missing four days later, and the investigation remains active more than two years after his disappearance.

Official Details from RCMP

According to the Richmond County District RCMP, the following information is confirmed:

• Missing person: Cody Duane MacDonald
• Age at time of disappearance: 29 years
• Last seen: February 29, 2024
• Last known location: His father’s residence on Campbell Rd., Grande Anse, Richmond County, Nova Scotia
• Report date: MacDonald was reported missing four days after he was last seen

Investigators initially believed MacDonald might have been wearing an orange survival suit. This has now been corrected. The RCMP states that the only confirmed clothing details at the time of his disappearance are:

• Grey hat
• Green rubber boots

Over the past months, officers have continued to follow up on tips and information. The Richmond County District RCMP is specifically seeking details about:

• MacDonald’s activities, behaviour, or travel in the hours and days leading up to February 29, 2024
• Anyone who may have seen or interacted with him near Campbell Road or surrounding areas around that time

Crime Canada Community – Your Help is Needed: If you know anything, even something that seems small or indirect, it may assist investigators and Cody’s loved ones.

• To contact police directly, call Richmond County District RCMP at 902-535-2002.
• To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.
• RCMP File #: 2024-289498

Disappearance investigations like this one are part of a broader pattern of missing person files that CrimeCanada.ca monitors across the country. For Canadians who want to understand local safety trends, tools such as our crime statistics and safety data for municipalities like Macdonald can help put individual incidents into a wider context, even though every case is unique and deeply personal.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, any long-term missing person case in Nova Scotia is a critical community safety concern. When someone disappears and remains unaccounted for, it affects families, neighbours, and entire communities. Community awareness and vigilance are often key to moving these cases forward—information that might seem insignificant to one person can provide an important lead to investigators.

Residents in and around Grande Anse and across Richmond County are encouraged to:

• Think back to any unusual activity, conversations, or sightings near Campbell Road around late February and early March 2024.
• Share verified police information about Cody’s disappearance through community networks and social media, avoiding speculation or unverified rumours.
• Contact police or Crime Stoppers immediately if any new information comes to mind, no matter how minor it may seem.

CrimeCanada.ca’s mission is to help people stay informed and engaged with public safety issues. Timely citizen reports, careful attention to official updates, and responsible sharing of accurate information all contribute to a safer, more responsive community when someone goes missing.

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 nova-scotia 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.