Police Continue to Investigate The Disappearance of Ian David MacKeigan.
Police continue to investigate the disappearance of Ian David MacKeigan
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the disappearance of Ian David MacKeigan and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.
Ian was reported missing on October 25, 1984. He was last seen by a family member on October 22 when he left his residence on Manor Lane in Halifax in his red 1978 Plymouth Horizon TC3 hatchback. He told the family member that he was going to meet some friends, possibly at the former Palace nightclub on Brunswick Street in Halifax. Ian has not been seen or heard from since that time.
Ian had graduated from a welding course in Sydney, Nova Scotia, and moved to Halifax in July 1984. He was employed in his trade for two weeks prior to his disappearance.
Investigators believe there are people who have information about Ian’s disappearance and hope that the passage of time encourages someone to do the right thing and come forward with what they know. It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation into Ian’s disappearance.
Ian’s case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program which offers cash rewards of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for specified major unsolved crimes. Callers must contact the Rewards Program at 1-888-710-9090, must provide their name and contact information, and may be called to testify in court. All calls will be recorded. The amount of the award will be based on the investigative value of the information provided.
Anyone with information about Ian’s disappearance is asked to contact police at 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or texting a tip using the P3 Tips App.
Source: HRP Release
