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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRINCE ALBERT, SK, October 25, 2004 - At approximately 10:00 pm yesterday, a count of inmates at Riverbend Institution revealed one inmate missing. An immediate search of the facility and the grounds was conducted but failed to locate the offender. Both the RCMP and the City Police were notified. The inmate was last seen during the institutions 8:00 pm count.

The missing inmate Colin Hynne, 27 years old, serving a two year sentence for offences including Theft Over $5000 (X2), Theft Under $5000, Obstruct Police Officer, Fail to Comply and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. His sentence commenced August 23, 2004, with his Warrant Expiry as August 12, 2006. His Statutory Release Date is December12, 2005.

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of the above offender is asked to contact their local police agency.

Riverbend Institution is a minimum-security institution that accommodates 126 inmates. This has been the second escape from this facility this fiscal year. (April 1 to March 31) Last year there were eight escapes.

Minimum security offenders are those who are rated as low escape risks, low risk to the public in the event of an escape and display progress in dealing with identified problem areas through correctional plan participation.

The Correctional Service Canada will be conducting a complete investigation surrounding circumstances of this escape.

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For more information, media representatives may contact:

Brenda Lepage
Warden
(306) 765-8200

Doug Stewart
Deputy Warden
(306) 765-8200