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Man wanted by Saskatchewan police for over 3 years in custody

Jeffery Wagenaar, who had been on the run from police in Saskatchewan for over three years, is now in custody. Prince Albert Police Service / Supplied

A man who was wanted for sexual assault in Prince Albert, Sask., is now in police custody.

Prince Albert police said Tuesday they had been trying to locate Jeffery Wagenaar, 38, for the past three and a half years.

He failed to appear for sentencing on charges for sexual assault and sexual touching of a minor under 16 years old, which occurred in Prince Albert on July 8, 2015.

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Prince Albert police and RCMP had information that suggested Wagenaar was in the La Loche area.

Police have not said where he was arrested.

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