Community Alert: RCMP Search for Missing Man in Kentville, N.S.
Section 1: Public Safety Alert
Kings District RCMP are asking for the public’s help to locate 41-year-old Patrick Leroy (Patrick) Muise, who has been reported missing. He was last seen on April 14, 2026 in the community of Kentville, Nova Scotia, and has not been heard from since.
This is an active missing person investigation. Police are concerned for Patrick Muise’s wellbeing and are urging anyone who may have seen him or who has information about his movements since April 14 to contact authorities immediately. Quick community response can be critical in cases like this, just as we emphasize when analyzing trends in smaller Canadian communities in our local safety and crime statistics reports.
Section 2: Official RCMP Details
According to Kings District RCMP, the missing person is identified as:
- Name: Patrick Leroy Muise
- Age: 41
- Last seen: April 14, 2026
- Last known location: Kentville, Nova Scotia
Physical description provided by RCMP:
- Height: Approximately 5 feet 7 inches
- Weight: Approximately 170 pounds
- Hair: Black
- Eyes: Brown
- Clothing: No description available at this time
No photograph or image was provided in the official RCMP release for this alert. If authorities release an image later, citizens are encouraged to review it carefully and share it responsibly through trusted channels.
How the Community Can Help
CrimeCanada.ca is urging everyone in and around Kentville and the broader Nova Scotia region to stay alert and assist in the search for Patrick Muise. Even small pieces of information—such as possible sightings, dashcam footage, or contact with him around April 14—may help investigators.
If you have any information about the whereabouts of Patrick Leroy Muise, or believe you may have seen him since he was last reported in Kentville, contact:
- New Minas RCMP: 902-679-5555
- Local police of jurisdiction: Call your nearest police detachment if you are outside the New Minas area
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide tips through Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers:
- Toll-free phone: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
- Secure web tip: www.crimestoppers.ns.ca
- P3 Tips app: Use the mobile app to submit information anonymously
RCMP File Number: 2026-498329
Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, missing person alerts are among the most time-sensitive public safety notifications we share. While not all missing person cases involve criminal activity, they always carry serious implications for individual and community wellbeing. In communities across Canada—from small rural areas like those we profile in our local safety data for smaller municipalities to larger urban centres—early public awareness can significantly improve the chances of a safe outcome.
For residents in Nova Scotia, we recommend the following general safety practices in relation to missing person alerts:
- Share verified RCMP and recognized safety-agency information on social media instead of unverified posts.
- Respect the privacy and dignity of the missing person and their family—avoid speculation or spreading rumours.
- Check any recent photos, messages, or interactions you may have had with the missing person around the date they were last seen, and report anything that could assist investigators.
- Businesses and residents with security cameras or dashcams should review footage near the date and location given and report relevant findings to police.
By staying observant and reporting information promptly, the community can play a direct role in helping authorities locate missing individuals and maintain overall public safety.
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.