Victoria County District RCMP continues to seek the public's assistance in locating 80-year-old Richard Mahoney, who was last seen on July 18 on Jessica Wong Ln. in Baddeck.
Since July 18, ten Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) teams from Cape Breton, Cheticamp, Colchester, Pictou, Sheet Harbour, Strait, East Hants, Eastern Shore, Inverness, and Spring Hill have conducted an extensive search in the area near where Mahoney was last seen, and in associated areas around Baddeck and Sydney. The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables provided helicopter services and the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) provided a drone team for aerial searches. RCMP Police Dog Services were involved throughout.
The search, which has involved an estimated 2,000 volunteer hours and has covered more than 100 kilometres of forest, trails, shorelines and roads, was suspended on the evening of July 21. However, Victoria County District RCMP will continue to collect new information and leads, and the search may be reactivated if further details become available to investigators or searchers. There is no indication of criminality at this time.
Richard Mahoney is described as 5-foot-8 and 140 lbs. He has grey hair and blue eyes, and a dark bruise on his right elbow. He may be wearing dark coloured shorts, a white and blue plaid or checkered shirt, and moccasin style shoes.
When someone goes missing, it has deep and far-reaching impacts for the person and those who know them. We ask that people spread the word through social media respectfully.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Richard Mahoney is asked to contact 911, Victoria County District RCMP at 902-295-2350, or local police. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.
File #: 2023-1017047