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SPRINGHILL, N.S., August 23, 2004 - Michael Anthony Bland, 43 year-old native from Halifax, absconded, on Sunday, August 22, 2004, at approximately 16:30, while on an escorted temporary absence in Halifax.

The Halifax Regional Police was immediately notified.

An inmate from the medium security Springhill Institution, Mr. Bland is currently serving a 26 year sentence, that started on March 22, 1994, for armed robbery, possession of a weapon and disguise.

Correctional Service Canada will conduct a full review of the circumstances leading to this incident.

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