Prisoner escapes while on escorted absence in Winnipeg

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Police are searching for a Stony Mountain prison inmate who escaped during an escorted temporary absence in Winnipeg.

The escape took place sometime before 9:45 p.m. Wednesday. A warrant for the inmate’s arrest has been issued, Correctional Services of Canada said.

Terry Dutko is 24 years old, 5-11 in height, about 241 pounds, with a fair complexion, blue eyes and brown hair. He has tattoos on both sides of his neck, and on his right hand and right arm.

Corrections officials are asking anyone who knows where Dutko is to call the Winnipeg Police Service.

“CSC will investigate the circumstances of this incident and is working with the police to locate the offender as quickly as possible,” a news release posted online early Thursday states.

“CSC has given the police all of the information available to help arrest the inmate.”

Dutko is serving a nearly 12-year sentence for robbery, theft, fraud, aggravated assault and flight from a peace officer, among other offences.

Prison inmates are eligible for escorted temporary absences for various reasons, including work, attending programs and medical appointments.