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Escape short-lived for youth from Saskatoon’s Kilburn Hall

Youth captured by Saskatoon police shortly after escaping from Kilburn Hall. File / Global News

SASKATOON – A young offender’s bid for freedom was short-lived. The 16-year-old youth escaped from open custody at Kilburn Hall in Saskatoon just before 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday.

He was seen running away from the facility located in the 1300-block of Kilburn Avenue.

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Saskatoon police were notified of the escape and captured the youth within 30 minutes.

READ MORE: Young offender from Kilburn Hall in Saskatoon dies

He is being held at Saskatoon police headquarters and is expected to appear in provincial court Thursday morning.

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