By paNOW Staff

UPDATE: Escaped inmate recaptured

Nov 15, 2018 | 8:09 AM

UPDATE: A spokesperson with Saskatchewan Penitentiary said Thursday afternoon that Edward Daniel Ross had been recaptured and returned to custody.

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A prisoner appears to have escaped from the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert.

According to a media release issued by Correctional Service Canada (CSC), Edward Daniel Ross, 20, was unaccounted for during Wednesday night’s count in the minimum security unit.

Ross is described as measuring 5’11”, and weighs 199 lbs. He has a dark complexion.

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He is currently serving a sentence of almost 4 years for disguise with intent, uttering threats to cause death or harm, forcible confinement and break, enter and committing robbery.

CSC said they will investigate the circumstances of the incident and had given police all information available to help arrest the inmate.

Anyone with information on Ross’ whereabouts is asked to contact police.

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