Police release photo of man wanted on province-wide warrant

A Halifax Regional Police car in undated photo. CityNews file photo.

By Marshall Crocker

Posted Jul 27, 2026 12:39:20 PM.

Last Updated Jul 27, 2026 12:41:01 PM.

Cumberland County District RCMP has posted the photo of a man who is wanted as part of a province-wide arrest warrant in Nova Scotia.

The suspect is identified by police as Steven Nuttall, 43, of River Hebert. Nuttall has been charged with assault, mischief, and failure to comply with a release order.

Police provided this photo of Nuttall as part of their news release:

Steven Nuttall, a suspect wanted in province-wide arrest warrant in Nova Scotia / Courtesy of Nova Scotia RCMP

Cumberland County RCMP say the man is described as 5-foot-10 inches tall, is 175 pounds, and has dark brown hair.

Police have already made multiple attempts to locate Nuttall and have now requested the public’s help in locating his whereabouts.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Steven Nuttall is asked to call Cumberland County District RCMP at 902-597-3779 or local police. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

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