Halifax Regional Municipality

10/06/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/06/2025 13:53

Missing Person: Richard Banfield

Halifax Regional Police is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 79-year-old man.

Richard Banfield was reported missing to police today, and he was last seen on the walking path behind Cloverfield Court in Dartmouth at approximately 10:30 a.m.

Richard is described as 5'8" tall, approximately 160 lbs, slim build with brownish/grey short hair and wears glasses. He is possibly wearing a beige jacket and baseball cap.

There is no information to suggest that Richard has met with foul play, however, police and his family are concerned for his well-being.

Richard or anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at https://www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

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