Community Alert: RCMP Search for Missing 51-Year-Old in Nackawic

RCMP seek public help to locate missing Nackawic man

The Nackawic RCMP Detachment is urgently asking for the public’s assistance to locate 51-year-old Jason Silver, who has been reported missing from Nackawic, New Brunswick. He was last seen on the morning of May 6, 2026, and police and family members are deeply concerned for his wellbeing.

According to investigators, Jason was last observed at around 8:00 a.m. at a business on Otis Drive in Nackawic. His vehicle has since been found at Mactaquac Provincial Park, but efforts to find him in the surrounding area have not yet been successful. The RCMP has followed multiple leads and is now turning to the wider community for help.

Help needed from the Crime Canada community

CrimeCanada.ca is calling on residents in and around Nackawic, and anyone who may have travelled through Mactaquac Provincial Park on or after May 6, to be especially alert. If you have seen Jason, believe you may have encountered him, or have any information that could assist police, you are urged to contact the Nackawic RCMP immediately at 506-575-6200.

Even small details—such as seeing someone matching his description walking, hitchhiking, or resting in a public space—can be vital in missing person investigations. In other communities across Canada, including areas tracked through our local crime and safety statistics reports, timely public tips have often played a key role in safely locating missing individuals.

Official RCMP details

The following information about the missing person has been provided by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in New Brunswick:

Photo provided by RCMP: Missing 51-year-old Jason Silver.

• Name: Jason Silver
• Age: 51 years old
• From: Nackawic, New Brunswick
• Last seen: Approximately 8:00 a.m. on May 6, 2026
• Last known location: A business on Otis Drive in Nackawic
• Vehicle status: His vehicle has been located at Mactaquac Provincial Park
• Height: About 5 ft 8 in (approximately 173 cm)
• Weight: About 154 lbs (approximately 70 kg)
• Eyes: Brown
• Hair: Brown
• Clothing last seen wearing:
  • Dark-coloured jacket with a reflective “X” on the back
  • Black and yellow flannel shirt
  • Blue jeans
  • Brown cowboy boots
  • Green Tilley-style hat

The investigation is being led by Sgt. Stephane Lemire of the Nackawic RCMP Detachment, West District RCMP. Residents who prefer to share information by email can contact the detachment at [email protected], in addition to the main phone line at 506-575-6200.

CrimeCanada.ca safety perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, missing person alerts like this one in New Brunswick highlight how important community awareness and rapid information sharing are to public safety. When someone disappears and there are concerns for their wellbeing, the first hours and days are often the most critical. Staying observant on local roads, trails, and parks—especially in areas such as Mactaquac Provincial Park—can make a real difference.

We encourage residents to review recent travel routes, dashcam footage, and outdoor activity logs if possible, and to report anything that could be relevant. In many communities we monitor through our nationwide crime and safety data profiles, public cooperation has been essential in resolving missing person files. If you are in the Nackawic or Mactaquac area, remain attentive, check on neighbours or others who may be vulnerable, and never hesitate to contact the RCMP if you see or remember something that might help.

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.