YORKTON – Yorkton RCMP are asking the public to report sightings of wanted man Phoenix Shingoose.
On Aug. 4, Yorkton RCMP received a report that a male inmate did not return to White Spruce Provincial Training Centre after an authorized work-crew shift.
Yorkton RCMP have been working to locate the male and are now asking the public to report sightings and information on the whereabouts of 24-year-old Phoenix Shingoose.
Shingoose was last seen on Smith Street East in Yorkton on Aug. 4, between 12:50 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
As a result of the investigation, Shingoose is now charged with one count, being unlawfully at large. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Shingoose is described as:
- Height: 5 ft 7 in
- Weight: 250 lbs
- Eye colour: brown
- Hair colour and style: black, short
- Last seen wearing: orange coveralls, grey shirt
- Other descriptors: multiple facial tattoos, including the word ‘RARE’ below his left eye, tattoo on neck
A photo of him is shown.
Shingoose is known to travel to the following areas:
- Yorkton
- Kamsack
- Cote First Nation
- Regina
If you see Shingoose, do not approach him. Report all sightings and information about the whereabouts of Shingoose to your local police at 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Saskatchewan RCMP is actively working to locate Shingoose. Any non-search-related inquiries should be directed to the Ministry of Community Safety.
