Police are trying to locate Ethan Merasty, who escaped shortly after he was arrested. (submitted photo/RCMP)

By paNOW Staff

Police appeal to public for help in locating escaped prisoner

Oct 3, 2019 | 4:42 PM

Police are on the lookout for an escaped prisoner in Stanley Mission.

Officers were transporting Ethan Merasty to the Stanley Mission detachment last Saturday after he was arrested for breaching a court order. When the member opened the door to the police cruiser, Merasty fled on foot.

Police pursued Merasty but were unable to locate him.

He is 5-8, weighs 170 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.

Investigating officers received reports that he was seen at a Stanley Mission residence—specifically a home on MacKenzie Street either or Sept. 28 or 29.

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Merasty is from the Denare Beach area and officers believe he might be returning there.

If you have any information, you are encouraged to contact the Stanley Mission RCMP or call your local police detachment. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers.

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