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Nova Scotia RCMP: Christoffer Nelson, 50, Wanted on Province-Wide Warrant

Victoria County District RCMP are asking the public for help finding Christoffer Gaelen Nelson, 50, who is charged with sexual assault.

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Wanted

Anyone with information is asked to contact police. Contact details are in the article below.

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Victoria County District RCMP in Nova Scotia are asking the public for help finding Christoffer Gaelen Nelson, a 50-year-old man wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant, police said in a release dated October 30, 2026, from Ingonish Beach.

Nelson is charged with sexual assault, according to the RCMP. The charge has not been proven in court.

Description

Police describe Nelson as:

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  • About 5-foot-11 (180 cm)
  • About 180 pounds (82 kg)
  • Brown hair
  • Brown eyes

The RCMP said officers have tried to locate Nelson and are now turning to the public for assistance.

How to contact police

Anyone who knows where Christoffer Gaelen Nelson may be is asked to call Victoria County District RCMP at 902-285-2021 or their local police.

People who wish to remain anonymous can contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers:

  • Call toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
  • Submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca
  • Use the P3 Tips app

The RCMP file number is 2026-625888.

Police have not released further details about the allegation.

About these reports

This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Official source: RCMP

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