Escape and Recapture Grierson Centre

Edmonton, Alberta, August 20, 2012 – On August 18, 2012 inmate Bradley Ayers was discovered missing during the Grierson Centre 9:30 p.m. count. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) immediately contacted the police and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Bradley Ayers turned himself into Grierson Centre staff at approximately 7:20 a.m. August 19 and was taken into police custody.

CSC will be conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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For more information, media personnel may contact:

Ash Mall
Director
Correctional Service Canada
Grierson Centre
(780) 495-4803