Halifax man wanted on province-wide arrest

Tayshawn Maloney was last seen in the Cape Breton area in October 2024. (RCMP)

By Rachel Morgan

Posted Mar 7, 2025 04:25:18 PM.

Last Updated Mar 7, 2025 04:25:23 PM.

Police in the Halifax Regional Municipality and Millbrook are seeking information from the public on the whereabouts of a man wanted on multiple province-wide arrests.

Tayshawn Maloney, 27, from Halifax, is wanted and facing charges of:

Attempt to Commit Murder;
Aggravated Assault;
Robbery;
Uttering Threats;
Impaired Operation;
Operation while Prohibited;
Mischief;
Failure to Comply with a Release Order; and
Multiple firearms offences.

He is described as 5’7″ and 150 lbs. He has black hair, brown eyes and identifiable tattoos.

Police believe he may be driving a silver Toyota Yaris.

Police say Maloney is known to frequent Halifax, Dartmouth and Truro. He was last seen in the Cape Breton area in October 2024.

Police have made several attempts to locate Maloney, and are requesting assistance from the public.

Police are cautioning the public to refrain from approaching Maloney if he is located and instead call police. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers.

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