Search and Rescue Underway in Halifax for Missing 78-Year-Old Robert 'Ted' Lemoyre

Halifax Regional Police are conducting a search and rescue operation in Clayton Park West for Robert 'Ted' Lemoyre, who has been missing since September 19. His vehicle was found on September 23, leading to closures of Mainland Commons Park and nearby streets.

A major search and rescue operation is currently underway in the Clayton Park West area of Halifax for Robert "Ted" Lemoyre, a 78-year-old man who has been missing since September 19, 2026.

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The extensive search efforts were prompted after Halifax Regional Police discovered Lemoyre's red Buick Encore parked on Westridge Drive at approximately 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Authorities have not released any information suggesting foul play, but both police and Lemoyre's family remain concerned for his well-being.

As part of the investigation, several areas have been closed to the public. The roadway between Willett Street and Hanover Court, along with the Mainland Common parking lot and the off-leash dog park within Mainland Commons Park, are currently inaccessible to pedestrians and vehicles.

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Police continue to search the park and surrounding neighborhoods, urging the public to check their properties for any sign of the missing man.

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