RCMP Community Alert: Wanted Man Sought in Oromocto and Fredericton Area
Section 1: The Alert
The New Brunswick RCMP is asking the public across Oromocto, Fredericton, and surrounding areas to help locate 45-year-old Michael Brian Paige, who is currently wanted on two active warrants in the province. RCMP investigators believe he may be in the Oromocto or Fredericton region and are urging residents to remain alert.
Paige is wanted in connection with a series of serious offences, including sexual offences and breaches of court-ordered conditions. Police emphasize that if you see him, you must not approach him and instead call 911 immediately. Community assistance is critical to safely resolving this wanted-person investigation.
Section 2: Official Details from RCMP
The following information has been provided by the New Brunswick RCMP regarding the warrants and description of Michael Brian Paige:
Warrants and Alleged Offences
- Wanted on two warrants of arrest in New Brunswick.
- Alleged offences include:
- Sexual assault
- Sexual interference
- Two counts of breaching his curfew
- One count of failure to appear in court
Current Whereabouts & Public Advisory
- Police believe he could be in the Oromocto or Fredericton area.
- If you see him:
- Do not approach him under any circumstances.
- Call 911 immediately and provide location and description details.
Suspect Description
Investigators have released the following physical description to help the public identify him:
- Age: 45 years old
- Height: approximately 5 feet 8 inches (175 cm)
- Weight: approximately 160 pounds (73 kg)
- Hair: short, light brown
- Eyes: blue
Image Released by RCMP
RCMP have released a photo of Michael Brian Paige to assist with identification:
Image: RCMP-issued photo of Michael Brian Paige, wanted in New Brunswick.
How to Help – Crime Canada Community Call to Action
CrimeCanada.ca is urging anyone in the New Brunswick community, especially residents of Oromocto and Fredericton, to review this photo and description carefully and report any sightings or information immediately. Your information could be critical in helping police locate this wanted individual.
If you have information about his whereabouts, contact:
- Oromocto RCMP Detachment: 506-357-4300
- Emergency / Sightings: 911 (do not attempt to intervene yourself)
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers:
- Phone: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
- Secure P3 Mobile App
- Online via Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca
For Canadians in other regions comparing local safety trends, you can also explore data such as the crime statistics and safety profile for Ocean Man 69A, Saskatchewan, which illustrates how monitoring and reporting activity support safer communities nationwide.
Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, wanted-person alerts tied to allegations of sexual offences are highly relevant to the safety and confidence of the New Brunswick community. When an individual is sought for serious offences and alleged breaches of court-ordered conditions, rapid public awareness helps reduce risk, encourages vigilance, and supports law enforcement in locating the person as safely and quickly as possible. Community members in Oromocto, Fredericton, and beyond should remain attentive to their surroundings, review official descriptions carefully, and immediately report any potential sightings to 911 or the Oromocto RCMP at 506-357-4300. As with other areas we monitor across Canada, including regions such as Ocean Man 69D in Saskatchewan, timely reporting of suspicious behaviour, respecting court orders, and using anonymous options like Crime Stoppers are key components in building safer, more resilient communities.
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.
