Deer Lake RCMP seeking public assistance to identify unknown individual

August 31, 2026 - Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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RCMP in Deer Lake are asking for the public’s help identifying an individual as part of an ongoing police investigation. 

Just before 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, an officer on patrol had an encounter with an unknown individual on Main Street in Pollard's Point. Police were unable to properly identify the man during their interaction with him and are turning to the public for their assistance.

The individual is described as a heavy-set white man, approximately 40 years of age, with a dark brown full beard. At the time he was wearing a black t-shirt, a black and white pair of shorts, and a black and white baseball cap.

A photo of the unknown man is attached.

Anyone having information that could assist police in identifying this man is asked to contact Deer Lake RCMP at 709-635-2173.

To share information anonymously, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), nlcrimestoppers.com or by using the P3Tips app.

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