*UPDATE* 28 year old Jason Mitton was arrested by Esterhazy RCMP on July 12, 2021 and was charged with the following:
– 1 count, mischief under $5000, Section 430(4), Criminal Code
– 1 count, assault on peace officer, Section 270(1)(a), Criminal Code
– 1 count, attempt to escape lawful custody, Section 145(1)(a), Criminal Code
– 1 count, assault, Section 266, Criminal Code
– 1 count, fail to comply with undertaking, Section 145(4), Criminal Code
The original news release reads as follows:
At 2:20 am a 28 year old male escaped police custody from the Esterhazy Hospital and fled to the south. The male is described as 5’7″ tall, 220 lbs, stocky build, caucasian in appearance, short brown hair (starting to bald), brown beard with a cut to the right side of the forehead, wearing light grey underwear only. The male is known to break and enter into farm yards. If observed do not approach and call police immediately. Please secure all buildings and vehicles. Thank you for your assistance!
Police are actively patrolling the area in efforts to find the male prisoner.
If you have information related to this advisory please call 310-RCMP for immediate response, or you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).