Correctional staff at Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert say an inmate has escaped.
Correctional Service Canada (CSC) said 28-year-old Donald Buchanan was discovered missing during the 9:30 p.m. count on Saturday. A warrant has since been issued for his arrest.
Buchanan is described as six-feet-two-inches tall, weighing 166 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair. He has multiple tattoos, including a koi fish on his right arm, the word “Trans Canada” on his right wrist, a cross with a razor blade on his upper arm, and “YXE” along with a plane and cartoon figure on his right hand.
CSC says Buchanan is serving a two-year sentence for drug trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, and weapons offences.
Prince Albert police and RCMP are assisting in the search. Anyone with information on Buchanan’s whereabouts is asked to contact police.
CSC says it will investigate the circumstances of the escape and is working with law enforcement to locate Buchanan “as quickly as possible.”