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MISSION, BC, April 25, 2005 - A federal offender escaped from Ferndale Institution this morning. Robert Smith was noticed missing during the 11:00 count April 25, 2005. Mission RCMP have been notified.

Mr. Smith is a 38-year-old Caucasian male weighing 81 Kg (179 lbs) and stands 182 cm (6') tall. He is blonde with blue eyes and a fair complexion.

He is serving a twenty-year sentence for manslaughter, break and enter, and robbery. His sentenced commenced December 20, 1993.

Ferndale Institution is a minimum-security institution located in Mission.

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For more information, media representatives may contact:

Arlene Thygesen
Assistant Warden
(604) 820-5755