Missing Senior Alert: Clarenville RCMP Seek Help to Find Ada Smith

Section 1: Community Safety Alert

Clarenville RCMP are urgently requesting the public’s assistance in locating 78-year-old Ada Smith, reported missing in the Deep Bight area of Newfoundland and Labrador. She was last seen on June 30 at around 4:00 p.m., and there are growing concerns for her safety due to a medical condition that may cause confusion or disorientation.

Investigators believe it is possible that Ada may have been walking or attempting to hitch-hike in the direction of Clarenville. Community vigilance is critical at this time. Anyone in or around Deep Bight, on roads leading toward Clarenville, or within the town itself is urged to carefully review the description below and report any possible sightings immediately to police.

Section 2: Official RCMP Details

The following information has been provided by the Clarenville RCMP regarding the missing person investigation involving Ada Smith:

• Name: Ada Smith
• Age: 78 years old
• Last seen date: June 30
• Last seen time: Approximately 4:00 p.m.
• Last known location: Deep Bight area, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Possible direction of travel: May have been walking or hitch-hiking toward Clarenville
• Medical information: Ada has a medical condition and may appear disoriented or confused; police and family are seriously concerned for her well-being.
• Clothing description:
  • Blue sweater
  • Dark pants
  • Carrying a small purse

CRITICAL: COMMUNITY HELP NEEDED

If you believe you have seen Ada, or have any information about her current whereabouts, you are asked to contact Clarenville RCMP immediately at 709-466-3211. Do not delay calling, even if you are unsure whether your sighting is confirmed—police can quickly verify the information.

Residents travelling between Deep Bight and Clarenville, including drivers who may have given a ride to an older woman matching this description, are especially urged to reflect on anything they may have noticed around or after 4:00 p.m. on June 30. Timely information can be crucial in safely locating a missing senior.

For broader local safety context, community members can review Clarenville crime and safety statistics to better understand trends in the area and how collaborative community responses support vulnerable residents.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

At CrimeCanada.ca, alerts about missing seniors and other vulnerable individuals are treated with the utmost urgency. In communities across Newfoundland and Labrador, including smaller centres like Clarenville and surrounding areas such as Deep Bight, neighbours often play a decisive role in helping police quickly locate those who may be at risk due to age or medical conditions.

When a person with a known medical issue goes missing, time is critical. Community members can help by staying alert to anyone who seems confused, lost, or out of place; safely checking nearby yards, sheds, and common walking routes; and immediately reporting possible sightings to 709-466-3211. If you encounter someone who may be Ada, keep a respectful distance, offer reassurance if safe to do so, and contact police right away rather than attempting to transport them yourself. Collective awareness and rapid reporting are key tools in keeping vulnerable residents safe and supporting the work of RCMP officers on the ground.

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.