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43-year-old Royce Badger was not accounted for during midnight rounds at the Willow Cree Healing Lodge near Duck Lake. A warrant for his arrest has been issued. (Submitted Photo/Correctional Services of Canada Prairie Region)
Escaped Offender

Warrant issued for arrest after escape from Willow Cree Healing Lodge

Jul 29, 2020 | 4:48 AM

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has issued a warrant for the arrest of Royce Badger after he was unaccounted for during midnight rounds at the Willow Cree Healing Lodge on July 29.

Badger is described as 43 years old, standing 165 cm [5’5″] and weighing 64 kg [141 lbs]. He has a fair complexion, brown eyes and black hair. He is currently serving a sentence of two years for Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – under $5000 x2, Dangerous Operation Conveyance, Flight from Peace Officer, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Forgery, and Possess/Use/Traffic Stolen/Forged/Falsified Credit Card.

The Correctional Service of Canada will investigate the circumstances of this incident and is working with police to locate the offender as quickly as possible.

Anyone who has information on the whereabouts of Royce Badger is asked to contact police.