Kentville man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant

East Hants District RCMP said it is looking for information on the whereabouts of 36-year-old Ryan Alexander Cole. (RCMP)

Posted Mar 2, 2026 01:20:50 PM.

Last Updated Mar 2, 2026 02:01:12 PM.

A Kentville man is wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant for weapons charges.

East Hants District RCMP said it is looking for information on the whereabouts of 36-year-old Ryan Alexander Cole.

Cole is facing a number of charges, including robbery with an offensive weapon, assault with a weapon, uttering threats and failing to comply with probation order.

Police said they’ve already made several attempts to find him and are now asking for the public’s help.

Anyone with information on Cole’s whereabouts is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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