By paNOW Staff

Inmate escapes Saskatchewan Penitentiary

Jul 27, 2015 | 7:27 AM

A man has escaped from the Saskatchewan Penitentiary’s minimum security unit.

On July 26 it was noticed during the 4:30 p.m. count that Lawrence Sewap, who was serving a three year and nine months sentence for aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes and being unlawfully at large and obstructing a peace officer, was missing.

A warrant for his arrest has been issued.

Sewap, 35, is described as being approximately six feet tall and 168 pounds with a medium complexion, brown eyes, and brown hair. He is also described as having tattoos on his left and right arms. A spokesperson for Corrections Canada told paNOW it is not their policy to release photos. 

Correctional Services Canada is investigating the circumstances of this incident and is working with police to locate Sewap as quickly as possible.

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Anyone who has information of the whereabouts of Lawrence Sewap is asked to contact police.

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