**** RCMP Media Release
RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime continues searching for Valdo Pauyo
The Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit continues to search for Valdo Pauyo who is accused of killing Douglas “Bert” Knockwood, 42-year-old, at his residence of Millbrook First Nation on July 12, 2021.
Valdo Pauyo, 29-year-old, commonly know as “C.J.” fled Nova Scotia immediately following the murder. The RCMP continue to work with other policing agencies and partners in the search for Pauyo who lived in Montreal, Quebec before coming to Nova Scotia.
Information was received that Pauyo changed his appearance after leaving Nova Scotia in 2021. Pauyo may have removed his dreadlocks and cut his hair shorter. The last description of Pauyo is that he would be between 5-foot-7-inches and 5-foot-9-inches, weight 210 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone who sees Valdo Pauyo is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call police. Anyone with information on this homicide is asked to contact the RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime at 902-896-5060. If you wish 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.
The investigation is ongoing.
