Missing Senior in Hopewell: RCMP Seek Help Finding Steven Boudreau

Section 1: Community Safety Alert

Pictou County District RCMP are urgently asking for the public’s help to locate 71-year-old Steven Boudreau, reported missing in Hopewell, Nova Scotia. He was last seen on April 18, 2026, at around 5:00 p.m. on Elgin Road in the Hopewell area.

As time passes, concerns grow for Steven’s wellbeing, and police are asking residents throughout Pictou County and surrounding communities to stay alert. Anyone who may have seen Steven, spoken with him, or captured relevant footage (such as home security or dash cameras) around Elgin Road on or after April 18 is urged to contact police immediately.

Section 2: Official RCMP Details

The following information has been provided by Pictou County District RCMP regarding the missing person investigation involving Steven Boudreau:

• Name: Steven Boudreau
• Age: 71 years old
• Last seen: April 18, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m.
• Last known location: Elgin Rd., Hopewell, Nova Scotia
• Height: Approximately 6 feet 2 inches
• Weight: Approximately 190 pounds
• Hair: Grey
• Eyes: Blue
• RCMP File Number: 2026-510931

How the Community Can Help

Crime Canada is asking our community to actively assist in the search for Steven. If you live in or travel through the Hopewell or broader Pictou County area, please:

• Look out for anyone matching Steven’s description, particularly near rural roads, trails, and less-travelled areas.
• Review any home security, doorbell, farm, or dash camera footage from around April 18 at 5:00 p.m. onward for possible sightings.
• Share this alert respectfully with neighbours, community groups, and local organizations.

If you have any information about where Steven might be, or if you believe you saw him at any time after he was last seen, contact:

• Pictou County District RCMP: 902-755-4141
• To remain anonymous:
  • Call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
  • Submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca
  • Use the P3 Tips mobile app

While this case is specific to Nova Scotia, CrimeCanada.ca tracks safety trends and community responses in many regions across the country. Comparing missing person and public safety patterns between areas like Pictou County and cities such as Brossard, Quebec crime statistics and safety data helps inform better prevention strategies and community awareness nationwide.

Section 3: Crime Canada Safety Perspective

At CrimeCanada.ca, we treat missing person alerts involving seniors with particular urgency. Older adults may be more vulnerable to medical issues, disorientation, or exposure, especially in rural or semi-rural regions like parts of Nova Scotia. Rapid community awareness can make a critical difference in safely locating someone who has gone missing.

For residents of Pictou County and nearby communities, we recommend a few simple safety practices: check in regularly on older neighbours and family members, especially those living alone; consider establishing a routine communication schedule; and if a senior does not follow their usual pattern, do not hesitate to reach out and, if needed, notify authorities promptly. Community vigilance—combined with respectful sharing of official alerts—helps strengthen local safety, just as we see in other Canadian communities where active citizen reporting supports police investigations.

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.