SASKATOON — Update: On March 2, Edmonton Police Service arrested Dale Patrick. He is scheduled to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on March 5.
Original story: Saskatoon RCMP are searching for a 53-year-old man who escaped custody Monday and was last seen on Whitecap Dakota Nation.
Police say they received a report at about 2:20 p.m. on Feb. 2 of an escaped prisoner. Their investigation determined the prisoner, who is serving a sentence at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre, was last seen on Whitecap Dakota Nation around 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 2.
Since receiving the report, Saskatoon RCMP have been searching for the prisoner, checking places he is known to frequent and following up on information received. Saskatoon Police Service has also been notified and are assisting.
As a result of continued investigation, Patrick is now charged with one count, being unlawfully at large.
Officers continue searching for him and ask the public to report all sightings and information on his whereabouts.
Dale Patrick is described as approximately 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds. He has brown eyes and brown greying hair. He has no facial hair. He was last seen in a red, blue and white plaid shirt and jeans.
He has connections to the Saskatoon, North Battleford and Leduc, Alta., areas but his current whereabouts are unknown.
If you see Dale Patrick, do not approach him. Call your local police of jurisdiction. Dial 310-RCMP to reach your local RCMP detachment. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
