Man escapes RCMP custody in northern Saskatchewan

Mounties announced on Oct. 3 that a prisoner escaped custody last month in northern Saskatchewan.

Ethan Merasty, 19, was arrested on Sept. 28 for breaching a court order and was taken to the Stanley Mission RCMP detachment.

As an officer opened the door of the police vehicle, Merasty immediately fled on foot, RCMP said.

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A chase was initiated, but officers were unable to locate him, according to a press release.

RCMP said they received reports that Merasty was seen at a Stanley Mission home on MacKenzie Street on Sept. 28 or 29.

Officers believe the escapee may be returning to the Denare Beach area, where he is from.

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Merasty is described as five-foot eight and around 170 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Stanley Mission RCMP at 306-635-2390 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Stanley Mission is approximately 395 km north of Saskatoon.