Nova Scotia RCMP seek wanted man on province‑wide warrant
Crime Canada Community Safety Alert
Victoria County District RCMP is asking the public across Nova Scotia to help locate Martin Rubin Joe MacKinnon, who is currently the subject of a province-wide arrest warrant. Officers have been unable to find him despite multiple attempts and are now turning to the wider community for information.
MacKinnon, age 36, is from Bay St. Lawrence, Nova Scotia, and is wanted in connection with several alleged offences involving weapons, threats, and property crime. This alert is being shared by CrimeCanada.ca so residents can stay informed, remain vigilant, and know exactly how to report any sightings or information to police or Crime Stoppers.
Official RCMP Details
The warrant for Martin Rubin Joe MacKinnon relates to the following charges he is facing:
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Uttering threats
- Break and enter
- Theft under $5,000 (two counts)
Police have advised that MacKinnon is described as:
- Age: 36
- Height: approximately 5 feet 6 inches
- Weight: approximately 145 pounds
- Hair: black
- Eyes: brown
- From: Bay St. Lawrence, Nova Scotia
According to the RCMP, several investigative efforts have already been made to track down MacKinnon, but he has not yet been found. The associated police file numbers for this investigation are:
- File #: 2025-1035835
- File #: 2025-1454097
- File #: 2025-574471
- File #: 2025-488720
How the Community Can Help
CRIME CANADA COMMUNITY CALL TO ACTION: If you see Martin Rubin Joe MacKinnon or have any information about where he might be, you are urged to contact police immediately. Do not attempt to approach or detain him yourself. Instead, use the official contact channels below so officers can respond safely.
If you have information about MacKinnon’s whereabouts, contact:
- Victoria County District RCMP: 902-295-2350
- Or your local police service
To provide information anonymously, you can contact:
- Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers (toll-free): 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
- Submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca
- Use the P3 Tips mobile app
Community reporting is a critical tool for resolving warrant-related investigations like this one. Across Canada, local vigilance and timely tips help police safely locate wanted individuals and reduce the risk of further offences. For broader context on how crime trends are tracked and analyzed in Canadian communities, you can review regional data such as the crime statistics and safety profile for Mackenzie County, which illustrates how property and violent crime are monitored over time.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, alerts involving weapons offences, threats, and break and enter are especially important for the safety of communities in Nova Scotia. Wanted-person warrants signal that police are actively trying to locate someone who is alleged to have been involved in conduct that may pose a risk to others, particularly when weapons and property crime are part of the case.
Residents in and around Bay St. Lawrence, as well as elsewhere in Nova Scotia, should stay aware of their surroundings and promptly report suspicious activity—such as attempted break-ins, unusual behaviour around homes or vehicles, or information shared about someone evading police. Always prioritize your safety: avoid direct confrontation, secure doors and windows, consider exterior lighting or cameras where possible, and keep a record (time, location, description) of any suspicious observations to share with authorities. Our mission at CrimeCanada.ca is to support safer communities by making official police information accessible, timely, and actionable for everyone.
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.
