News release

Major Crime Unit now investigating man’s disappearance as homicide

September 21, 2023 - Sunny Corner, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP

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The New Brunswick RCMP's Major Crime Unit (MCU) is now investigating the disappearance of a 58-year-old man from Sunny Corner, N.B., as a homicide.

Richard (Ricky) Matchett was last seen on August 9, 2022, at approximately 2 p.m., in Sillikers, N.B. He was reported missing to police on April 30, 2023. Police have followed up on several leads to try and locate him, but have so far been unsuccessful.

Throughout the course of the investigation, police determined Richard Matchett's disappearance to be suspicious, and the New Brunswick RCMP's Major Crime Unit (MCU) has since taken over the investigation.

On September 21, 2023, members of the MCU executed a search warrant at a residence on Highway 420 in Sillikers, N.B., as part of the investigation.

Anyone who has information that could help further the investigation, is asked to contact the New Brunswick RCMP Major Crime Unit at 1-888-506-RCMP (7267). Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.

The investigation is ongoing.

Cpl. Stephane Esculier
New Brunswick RCMP
506-452-4252