Community Alert: RCMP Search for Missing Woman Linked to Chester, NS
SECTION 1: THE ALERT
Lunenburg District RCMP in Nova Scotia are asking for the public’s help to find 54-year-old Amy Hickey, who was last seen on May 17, 2026, in the community of Chester. Investigators are urgently trying to confirm her current location and wellbeing.
Police believe she may now be outside Nova Scotia and possibly in or near Quebec City, Quebec. The CrimeCanada.ca community across provinces is urged to pay close attention to her description and vehicle details and to report any sightings immediately to police or Crime Stoppers.
SECTION 2: OFFICIAL DETAILS
HELP NEEDED NOW: CrimeCanada.ca is asking all readers to actively assist in locating Amy Hickey. Share this alert responsibly with friends, family, and coworkers—especially anyone who may be travelling between Nova Scotia and Quebec.
Missing Person Details (as provided by RCMP):
- Name: Amy Hickey
- Age: 54
- Last seen: May 17, 2026
- Last known location: Chester, Nova Scotia
- Height: Approximately 5 feet 7 inches
- Weight: Approximately 155 pounds
- Eye colour: Hazel
- Hair: Long brown hair
- Clothing: No description available
Vehicle Information:
- Make/Model: 2014 Honda Civic
- Colour: Red
- Licence plate: Nova Scotia plate HPL446
Possible Current Location:
- Police believe Amy may have travelled to Quebec.
- She could be in or around Quebec City.
If you are in transit between provinces, live near major routes, or monitor safety data for your area (similar to how we track trends for communities like Hanna, Alberta crime and safety statistics), please be especially alert for this vehicle and individual.
How to Contact Police with Information:
- Lunenburg District RCMP: 902-275-3583
- Any Local Police Service: Call your local non-emergency line if you have information but are outside the Lunenburg area.
To Remain Anonymous:
- Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers (toll-free): 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
- Secure web tip: www.crimestoppers.ns.ca
- P3 Tips app: Submit information anonymously through the app.
RCMP File Number: 2026-671149
If you see Amy or the red 2014 Honda Civic with Nova Scotia plate HPL446, do not approach or attempt to intervene directly. Instead, contact police immediately with the exact time, location, and direction of travel.
SECTION 3: CRIME CANADA SAFETY PERSPECTIVE
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, missing person investigations like this one are a critical part of community safety in Nova Scotia and across Canada. When someone goes missing, time-sensitive information from the public can make a significant difference in the outcome. Cross-province movement—such as a person last seen in Nova Scotia and possibly travelling toward Quebec City—shows how important it is for communities in multiple regions to stay informed, just as we do when monitoring patterns and risk factors in smaller jurisdictions across the country, including places like Val Rita-Harty, Ontario crime and safety data.
For your own safety and to support these efforts, stay observant when travelling, note vehicle descriptions and licence plates that match active alerts, and report any credible sightings to police or Crime Stoppers without delay. Always share missing person alerts respectfully, avoid speculation, and rely on official updates from police and trusted aggregators like CrimeCanada.ca. Community vigilance—combined with accurate information—helps bring missing persons home and strengthens safety across all Canadian communities.
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.