Missing Person Alert: RCMP Searching for Daniel Pittman Near Anchor Point

Section 1: Community Safety Alert

Port Saunders RCMP are urgently asking for the public’s help to locate 58-year-old Daniel Pittman, who has been reported missing and is considered a person of concern for police and his family. This alert affects residents in and around Anchor Point and the wider northwest coast of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Pittman was last seen late in the evening of June 6, 2026, between approximately 11:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m., in the Anchor Point area. He is believed to be travelling in a specific vehicle described by police. Community members in the region, including those monitoring local trends using resources such as the Port Saunders crime and safety statistics, are urged to stay alert and report any possible sightings immediately.

Section 2: Official RCMP Details

Based on the official information released by Port Saunders RCMP, the following details have been provided to assist the public:

Missing Person Information

• Name: Daniel Pittman
• Age: 58 years old
• Last Seen: Between 11:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. on June 6, 2026
• Last Known Location: Anchor Point area, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Physical Description: Bald and wears eyeglasses
• Last Known Clothing: Thin black jacket and dark jeans

Vehicle Information

• Make/Model: Hyundai Elantra
• Colour: Burgundy
• Licence Plate: Newfoundland and Labrador plate JAO 333
• RCMP have also shared a stock image of the type of vehicle he is believed to be driving.

Photograph Released by RCMP

Police have released a photograph of Daniel Pittman to support public recognition:

Image: RCMP-supplied photo of 58-year-old Daniel Pittman.

How the Community Can Help

CRITICAL – COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE NEEDED: CrimeCanada.ca is asking everyone in and around Anchor Point, Port Saunders, Daniel’s Harbour, and neighbouring communities to be on the lookout for both Daniel Pittman and the described vehicle. Even small observations can be vital in a missing person investigation.

If you have seen Daniel Pittman, his burgundy Hyundai Elantra (NL plate JAO 333), or have any information about his current whereabouts, please contact:

• Port Saunders RCMP Detachment: 709-861-3555

Residents who regularly travel coastal routes or between nearby communities such as those tracked in regional data for Daniel’s Harbour crime and safety statistics are encouraged to pay close attention to parked or unattended vehicles matching this description.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, missing person alerts like this are time-sensitive, community-wide safety issues. Rapid sharing of accurate information greatly improves the chances of locating a vulnerable or at-risk person, and helps ensure that both the individual and the broader public remain safe. In rural and coastal parts of Newfoundland and Labrador, where travel routes can be long and lightly populated, community vigilance is especially important.

We encourage residents to check their security cameras, dash cams, and recent travel memories for any potential sighting of Daniel Pittman or the burgundy Hyundai Elantra with plate JAO 333. Do not approach or attempt to intervene directly; instead, record what you observe (time, location, direction of travel, and any distinguishing details) and report it immediately to Port Saunders RCMP at 709-861-3555. By acting quickly and sharing credible information, the community plays a crucial role in supporting police efforts and protecting those who may be in distress.

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.