Escaped Sask. Penitentiary inmate found

An escaped inmate has been apprehended less than 24 hours after corrections workers discovered he was missing.

Jesse Grant McMullen was found just before noon on Nov. 2 by Saskatoon City Police.

McMullen was noticed missing from the minimum security unit at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary after the 9:30 p.m. count on Nov. 1.

Correctional Services Canada contacted the Prince Albert Police Service and Prince Albert RCMP and a warrant for McMullen’s arrest was issued.