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Break-in suspect who escaped from Prince Albert, Sask. hospital arrested

RCMP said they have arrested Courtney Sinclair, who escaped custody while at Prince Albert’s Victoria Hospital. Prince Albert RCMP / Supplied

Prince Albert RCMP said a woman who has a history of violent offences and escaped custody has been caught.

Mounties said they arrested Courtney Leanne Sinclair, 23, on Nov. 18 for a break-and-enter.

While in custody, police said Sinclair complained of abdominal pain and was taken to Victoria Hospital as a precaution.

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She was not in restraints and escaped from the hospital, police said.

A search of the area for Sinclair by RCMP and Prince Albert police failed to locate her.

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RCMP said Wednesday evening that Sinclair was caught without incident. Police have not released any other details about her capture.

—With files from Thomas Piller

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