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Federal offender known to frequent Barrie still at large, police say

Police are still searching for Shimon Abrahams, a federal inmate who has been at large for several months. According to police, Abrahams is known to frequent Barrie, Toronto and Kitchener/Waterloo. Police handout

Police are still searching for 37-year-old Shimon Abrahams, a federal inmate who has been at large for several months.

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According to police, Abrahams is known to frequent Barrie, Toronto and Kitchener/Waterloo.

A Canada-wide warrant was issued for Abrahams back in March, and the Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad (ROPE) has been searching for him on suspicion that he breached his parole.

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Barrie police sent a tweet out on June 14 to remind residents that the inmate is still at large, and could potentially be in the area.

Abrahams is described as a male, approximately five-feet 11 inches tall, 166 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Police say Abrahams has a neck tattoo which reads “Avony,” a tattoo on his left forearm of praying hands and a tattoo of scripture writings on his right forearm.

OPP say Abrahams is currently serving a two year and four month sentence for possession of a firearm with ammunition and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

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Police are asking anyone who has been in contact with Abrahams, or who has any information regarding his whereabouts, to please contact the Provincial ROPE Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll free at 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE). Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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