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Atlantic Region

News Release

Communiqué

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CAPE BRETON, N.S., September 1, 2004 - Warrants of apprehension and suspension have been issued against federal offender Sheldon Leroy, a 34 year old native of North Sydney, Nova Scotia, who is suspected to be involved in the commission of a crime, last night in Sydney Mines.

The Cape Breton Regional Police is actively looking for this offender.

Sheldon Leroy was supervised in the community since his statutory date of release, on July 29, 2004.

He is described as 5 feet 9 inches, 170 lbs, with blond hair and blue eyes.

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

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For more information, media representatives may contact:

Simonne Poirier
(506) 851-7635

or

Sgt Walter Rutherford
Cape Breton Regional Police
(902) 563-5125