Released on March 12, 2013
At 11:55 p.m. on Monday, March 11, Melissa APRIL (DOB January 1, 1990) escaped from reduced custody at the Saskatoon Community Training Residence for Women. APRIL is rated as a low-security remanded offender. The inmate, who was remanded to the Pine Grove Correctional Centre in Prince Albert, had been escorted to Saskatoon for a medical appointment. Due to weather conditions that advised against highway travel, she was admitted to the residence for the night.
APRIL's description is as follows:
Height: 5' 7 " = 170 cm
Weight: 99 lbs = 45 kgs
Build: LI Light
Eye Colour: BR Brown
Hair Colour: BR Brown
Complexion: CM Caucasian-Medium
Scar on Right Hand - Cigarette Burn On Back Of Hand
APRIL had been remanded on Failure to Comply and Failure to Appear.
APRIL has been charged with weapon-related offences, but is not considered dangerous.
Saskatoon Police Service has been notified of the escape.
If you have information about the whereabouts of this individual, please contact your local police service or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Do not approach this individual on your own.
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For more information, contact:
Janice Wilby
Corrections and Policing
Regina
Phone: 306-787-8621
Email: janice.wilby@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-527-0363