Two inmates aged 68 and 70 escaped from the Beaver Creek Institution in Gravenhurst, Ontario, prompting a police manhunt. The men fled in a grey sedan, with authorities only discovering their absence during an evening count. The 70-year-old is serving an indefinite sentence for first-degree murder, while the 68-year-old has a 15-year sentence for robbery and related offenses. Police are urging the public not to approach the inmates and are actively pursuing information on their location. This incident marks the second escape at the facility since January, raising concerns about security protocols.
The 70-year-old man is serving an indeterminate sentence for first-degree murder, while the 68-year-old man is serving a 15-year sentence for robbery and other charges.
Correctional Service of Canada spokesperson Mike Shrider noted that escapes from federal institutions are rare, and that the agency works closely with law enforcement to manage such incidents.
The police have released photos and descriptions of the inmates, asking the public to avoid approaching them and to report any sightings.
The recent escape is the second at the Beaver Creek Institution within the year, indicating a concerning trend regarding inmate security.
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