Community Alert: RCMP Search for Missing Man Near Milo Lake, N.S.

Section 1: The Alert

The RCMP Yarmouth Rural Detachment is urgently asking for the public’s assistance in locating 28-year-old Blake VanBuskirk, who has been reported missing. He was last seen on April 29, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the area of Milo Lake, Nova Scotia.

Police and family are concerned for Blake’s well-being and are asking residents, visitors, and anyone traveling near Milo Lake or surrounding rural areas to be vigilant. The public is asked to report any potential sightings of Blake immediately to police and to follow RCMP directions by not approaching him directly.

Section 2: Official Details

According to the official information released by the RCMP, the following details are confirmed about the missing person and the request for public help:

• Name: Blake VanBuskirk
• Age: 28 years old
• Last seen: April 29, 2026, around 6:30 p.m.
• Last known location: Area near Milo Lake, Nova Scotia

Physical description:

• Height: Approximately 5 feet 11 inches
• Weight: About 139 pounds
• Hair: Brown
• Eyes: Hazel

Clothing last seen wearing:

• Jacket: Black
• Pants: Blue hospital-style pajama bottoms
• Footwear: No shoes

RCMP stress that when an individual goes missing, it significantly affects their loved ones and the wider community. They ask that information be shared responsibly and respectfully, avoiding speculation or unverified details on social media.

Public safety instruction: The RCMP has specifically requested that anyone who may see Blake does not approach him. Instead, citizens should contact police immediately using the official numbers provided below.

How to provide information:

• Call RCMP Yarmouth Rural Detachment at 902-742-9106
• Or contact your local police of jurisdiction
• To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers:
  • Toll-free phone: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
  • Secure web tip: www.crimestoppers.ns.ca
  • Via the P3 Tips mobile app
• RCMP File Number: 2026-562603

CrimeCanada.ca regularly analyzes police-reported data across Canada, from rural municipalities such as Blaine Lake No. 434 in Saskatchewan to small towns and regional centres nationwide, to better understand patterns in public safety incidents, including missing persons cases. While every situation is unique, early reporting and community cooperation consistently help improve outcomes.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, missing person alerts in Nova Scotia demand immediate and attentive community action. Rural and semi-remote areas like those around Milo Lake often contain forests, trails, and bodies of water, which can complicate search efforts and make prompt, accurate public reporting especially important.

For residents in and around Yarmouth County, we encourage the following safety practices when a missing person alert is active:

• Regularly check your property, outbuildings, and less frequently used areas (sheds, garages, cabins, and wooded edges).
• If you are out walking, boating, fishing, or using nearby trails, stay alert for anyone matching the description provided by RCMP.
• Do not share unverified information or rumours online. Instead, report concrete sightings or information directly to police or Crime Stoppers.
• Follow RCMP direction: if you see someone who may be Blake, do not approach. Move to a safe location and call 902-742-9106 or your local police.

Our mission at CrimeCanada.ca is to support safer communities by amplifying official alerts, providing context, and encouraging responsible community participation. In cases like this, your vigilance and timely phone call can be critical.

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.