INMATE ESCAPES SASKATOON PROVINCIAL CORRECTIONAL CENTRE

Jesse Lee WOODWARD (DOB March 3, 1985) has been reported unlawfully at large after he escaped from the Provincial Saskatoon Correctional Centre this morning at approximately 11 a.m. WOODWARD is a medium-security remanded offender who escaped as he was being processed for transfer to court.

WOODWARD's description is as follows:

Height: 5 feet, 11 inches (180 cm)
Weight: 172 lbs (78 kg)
Build: Light
Eye Colour: Brown
Hair Colour: Black
Tattoos and Physical Marks: "GET RICH OR DIE TRYING" tattooed on right forearm.

WOODWARD had been remanded on sexual assault and assault with a weapon charges from Alberta. The Saskatoon Police Service is investigating.

If you have seen this individual or have any information that could lead to his return to custody, please contact your local police service, your local detachment of the RCMP, or call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-TIPS (1-800-8477).

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For more information, contact:

Judy Orthner
Corrections, Public Safety and Policing
Regina
Phone: 306-787-5883
Email: judy.orthner@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-535-2233