By Canadian Press

Convicted killer, 85, missing from minimum security prison north of Montreal

Feb 24, 2025 | 4:43 PM

SAINTE-ANNE-DES-PLAINES, Que. — Correctional Service Canada says an 85-year-old convicted killer has escaped from a minimum security prison north of Montreal.

Officials say Ricardo Vilches was not present during the noon head count today at the Archambault Institution in Ste-Anne-des-Plaines, Que.

Prison officials say an arrest warrant has been issued for Vilches and Quebec provincial police have been notified.

Vilches is currently serving an indeterminate sentence for second-degree murder.

He is about 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs about 170 pounds, with medium complexion, brown eyes, grey hair and a scar on his nose.

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Corrections officials say they will investigate the circumstances surrounding Vilches’ escape.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 24, 2025.

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