Missing Teen Alert: RCMP Search for Ava Lutz in Cole Harbour

Community Safety Alert for Nova Scotia

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is urgently asking for the public’s help to locate 14-year-old Ava Lutz, who has been reported missing. She was last seen on April 24 in the community of Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia.

Police and family are concerned for Ava’s well-being and are seeking any information that could help confirm her location and safety. This alert is being shared so residents can recognize Ava quickly and contact authorities if they see her or know where she might be.

Help Find 14-Year-Old Ava Lutz

CrimeCanada.ca is asking our community to actively assist in the search for Ava. Please take a close look at her photo and description, and share this information responsibly through your networks.

Official Description and Last Known Details

According to RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, the following details have been released about Ava and the circumstances of her disappearance:

• Name: Ava Lutz
• Age: 14
• Last seen: April 24 in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia
• Height: Approximately 5 feet 5 inches
• Weight: About 190 pounds
• Hair: Long brown hair with blonde streaks
• Eyes: Green
• Clothing last seen wearing:
  • Black puffy jacket with gold accents
  • Black and red sneakers
  • Carrying a black backpack
• RCMP File number: 26-63376

How to Contact Police with Information

If you have seen Ava, or have any information on where she might be, you are urged to contact police immediately. Even small details can be important to investigators.

• RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment: 902-490-5020
• Local police of jurisdiction: Call your nearest police service if you are outside the Halifax area
• Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers (anonymous):
  • Toll-free: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
  • Online: www.crimestoppers.ns.ca
  • Via the P3 Tips mobile app

When providing information, reference file number 26-63376 if possible.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, missing youth alerts like this are a critical part of community safety across Nova Scotia and the rest of Canada. When a young person is unaccounted for, rapid sharing of verified information can significantly improve the chances of a safe outcome. While our platform also provides broader crime and safety data for communities such as Avonlea in Saskatchewan crime statistics and safety trends, individual missing person cases require focused, responsible attention from local residents.

Community members can help by staying observant in public places, checking on youth in their networks, and reporting any confirmed sightings directly to RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment or Crime Stoppers. Avoid spreading unverified rumours or sharing private information about the missing person. The goal is to support the search effort while respecting the dignity and privacy of Ava and her family. Collective vigilance, timely reporting, and reliance on official channels are key to creating safer communities and aiding in safe recoveries.

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.