Missing Youth Alert: Sheshatshiu RCMP Seek Help to Find 16-Year-Old

SECTION 1: THE ALERT

Sheshatshiu RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador are urgently asking for the public’s assistance to locate 16-year-old Josiah Benuen. Police and family are worried about his well-being and are trying to make contact with him as quickly as possible.

The search is focused on the Sheshatshiu area, and officers have released a photo and physical description of Josiah to help community members recognize him. Anyone who believes they have seen him or knows where he may be is asked to contact police immediately so officers can confirm his safety.

SECTION 2: OFFICIAL DETAILS

According to information released by Sheshatshiu RCMP, the following details have been provided to assist the public:

• Name: Josiah Benuen
• Age: 16 years old
• Location involved: Sheshatshiu, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Height: Approximately 5’10”
• Weight: Approximately 150 lbs
• Hair: Black
• Eyes: Brown
• Current concern: Police and family are concerned for his well-being and want to speak with him as soon as possible.

CRITICAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE NEEDED:

If you have any information about the current whereabouts of Josiah Benuen, or if you believe you have seen someone matching his description, contact Sheshatshiu RCMP immediately at 709-497-8700.

Do not wait to confirm; even small pieces of information or possible sightings can be important in locating a missing youth quickly. If you are in or around the Sheshatshiu area, please take a moment to review Josiah’s photo and description carefully and share this alert with others in your community.

For broader context about public safety trends in this region, you can review Sheshatshiu crime statistics and safety data compiled by CrimeCanada.ca. While this alert is focused on one missing youth, understanding local safety patterns can help communities stay prepared and vigilant.

SECTION 3: CRIME CANADA SAFETY PERSPECTIVE

At CrimeCanada.ca, our priority is community safety and awareness across Newfoundland and Labrador. Missing youth cases are especially urgent because young people may be more vulnerable to environmental risks, weather, isolation, and potential exploitation. Rapid sharing of accurate information is one of the most effective tools communities have to help bring a young person home safely.

We encourage residents in and around Sheshatshiu to stay alert, check in on youth in their networks, and report any information related to Josiah’s whereabouts to Sheshatshiu RCMP at 709-497-8700 without delay. When a missing person alert is issued, timely community involvement—reviewing the photo, circulating the description, and calling in tips—can make a critical difference in the outcome. By working together and staying informed, residents help build a safer, more responsive environment for everyone, particularly for children and teenagers.

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.