RCMP Warrant Alert: Arrest Sought for Janice Kitty Ikkusek in Nain

Community Safety Alert – Wanted Person in Nain, NL

Nain RCMP have issued an active arrest warrant for 40-year-old Janice Kitty Ikkusek, who is currently wanted on multiple charges and is believed to be evading police. Officers are asking the public in Nain and surrounding areas to be alert and to report any information about her whereabouts immediately.

This warrant relates to allegations including assault and breaches of court-ordered conditions. Police have released a photo of the wanted woman to help the public identify her. Anyone who believes they have seen her should contact police and not attempt to intervene directly.

Official RCMP Details

According to the official information provided by Nain RCMP, the following details apply to this warrant and request for public assistance:

• Person wanted: Janice Kitty Ikkusek, 40 years old
• Status: Subject of active arrest warrants and currently avoiding police contact
• Location of investigation: Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Photo: A current image of Janice Kitty Ikkusek has been released by RCMP to assist with identification.

The charges for which warrants have been issued include:

• Assault
• Failure to comply with a release order – three (3) separate counts
• Failure to comply with a probation order

Image of Wanted Woman

Please review the photo carefully and contact police if you recognize this individual or know where she may be:

Image provided by the RCMP to assist the public in recognizing Janice Kitty Ikkusek.

How the Community Can Help

CrimeCanada.ca is calling on our community to assist safely and responsibly. If you have any information about the current location of Janice Kitty Ikkusek, you are asked to contact police using the following official channels:

• Call the Nain RCMP detachment at 709-279-3001
• Contact your local police service
• In an emergency or if immediate police response is needed, call 911

If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can provide tips through Crime Stoppers:

• Phone: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
• Online: www.nlcrimestoppers.com
• Mobile: Use the P3Tips app

Do not approach or attempt to detain anyone you believe to be the wanted individual. Your role is to observe, stay safe, and share information promptly with police.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, warrants involving allegations of assault and repeated breaches of court-ordered conditions raise broader concerns about community safety and respect for the justice system in Newfoundland and Labrador. When individuals do not comply with probation or release orders, it can undermine public confidence and increase uncertainty for neighbours, families, and service providers in smaller communities like Nain.

We encourage residents to stay informed about local safety issues, to report suspicious activity, and to cooperate with lawful police investigations. While every community is unique, patterns of court order non-compliance and interpersonal violence are concerns we see echoed in crime data from communities across Canada, including smaller jurisdictions analyzed in our rural crime and safety profiles. Effective community safety depends on timely reporting, open communication with police, and ensuring that vulnerable community members are supported and protected.

Always place your safety first: avoid direct confrontation, stay in well-lit public areas when possible, and keep emergency numbers readily available. Sharing accurate information with police, even small details, can make a significant difference in resolving cases like this and maintaining a safer environment for everyone.

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 newfoundland-and-labrador 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.