Community Alert: RCMP Seek Wanted Man in Perth-Andover, N.B.
Section 1: The Alert
Perth-Andover RCMP are actively searching for a 27-year-old man wanted on a warrant of arrest in New Brunswick. Police are asking residents to be vigilant and to contact authorities immediately if they see him, but to avoid any direct contact.
The wanted individual, identified as Austin Powers from Plaster Rock, N.B., is accused of unlawfully removing his court-ordered ankle monitoring device. This community safety alert is being shared so residents in Perth-Andover, Plaster Rock, and surrounding areas can recognize him and know exactly how to report information to police or Crime Stoppers.
Section 2: Official Details from RCMP
According to the official release from the Perth-Andover RCMP, officers are seeking public assistance in locating Austin Powers, 27, who is wanted on a warrant of arrest in New Brunswick after allegedly tampering with his electronic monitoring device.
Who Police Are Looking For
- Name: Austin Powers
- Age: 27
- From: Plaster Rock, New Brunswick
- Wanted for: Warrant of arrest in New Brunswick following the unlawful removal of an ankle bracelet (electronic monitoring device)
Physical Description
- Height: Approximately 6 feet 1 inch (about 185 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 112 pounds (about 51 kg)
- Hair: Brown
- Eyes: Blue
- Distinctive features: Several tattoos on his face
How the Public Should Respond
Police stress that members of the public should not approach this individual under any circumstances. If you believe you see him, treat the situation as urgent and contact emergency services immediately.
- In an emergency / if you see him: Call 911 right away.
- To share non-urgent information about his possible whereabouts: Call the Perth-Andover RCMP detachment at 506-325-3000.
- To remain anonymous:
- Contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or
- Use the secure P3 Mobile App, or
- Submit a Secure Web Tip via www.crimenb.ca
Crime Canada Community: Your Help Is Needed
CrimeCanada.ca is urging our community members in New Brunswick—especially around Perth-Andover and Plaster Rock—to closely review the photo and description above. Share this alert with family, neighbours, and local businesses so more eyes are aware of who police are seeking.
If you know where Austin Powers might be, or if you have seen someone matching his description, you can play a direct role in helping the RCMP safely resolve this case by contacting 911, the Perth-Andover RCMP at 506-325-3000, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From CrimeCanada.ca’s perspective, alerts involving individuals who remove electronic monitoring devices are an important signal for community safety. Ankle bracelets are used by the justice system to track and supervise certain individuals in the community; when one is deliberately removed, it can undermine public confidence and potentially increase local risk until that person is located.
For residents in New Brunswick, staying informed about wanted persons is part of building safer neighbourhoods, just as reviewing local crime trends and statistics is important in other provinces such as Saskatchewan communities like those detailed on our Ocean Man 69A crime statistics and safety data page. In situations like this, it is crucial that citizens:
- Do not attempt to detain or confront a wanted person.
- Observe from a safe distance and immediately relay details to police (location, direction of travel, clothing, and any companions or vehicles).
- Keep doors and vehicles locked and report any suspicious behaviour around homes, businesses, or community facilities.
- Talk with family members—especially teens and seniors—about not sharing personal information or offering rides to strangers.
Our mission at CrimeCanada.ca is to support communities by highlighting official alerts like this and encouraging responsible, informed reporting. Your awareness and timely phone call can help the RCMP locate this wanted man more quickly and reduce potential risks to those living in and around Perth-Andover and Plaster Rock.
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 new-brunswick 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.