Written by Rachel Pancini
Correctional Service Canada says two inmates have escaped from Beaver Creek Institution in Gravenhurst.
According to officials, during the 6:30 p.m. count yesterday (Feb. 19), staff at the institution discovered two inmates were not accounted for.
The two inmates are:
Jay Sedore – 70 years old, measures 170 cm (5’7”) in height and weighs 70 kg (155 lbs). The inmate has a fair complexion, brown eyes and brown hair. The inmate is currently serving an indeterminate sentence for first degree murder.
Michael Karas – 68 years old, measures 178 cms (5’10) in height and weighs 76 kgs (178 lbs). The inmate has fair completion, grey hair and brown eyes. The inmate is serving a 15 year, 6 month, 10 day sentence for Robbery, Forcible Confinement and Use Imitation Firearm.
According to the OPP, video surveillance provided some information and police are looking for a grey sedan that picked the men up at approximately 1:00 p.m.
The investigation is ongoing and police are working closely with Beaver Creek Institution to locate the inmates.
Members of the public are encouraged to be vigilante and report any suspicious activity to Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or if the situation is urgent, you may call 9-1-1.
