Halton police say they are searching for a prisoner that was released from a Milton jail by mistake.
Police said they were notified by staff from the Maplehurst Correctional Complex that an inmate was released “in error” at around 11 p.m. Monday.
Amritpal Singh Aujla, 28, was last seen leaving the jail on foot.
According to court documents obtained by Global News, Aujla was convicted of assault-related charges in May 2018. He is currently facing multiple drug-related charges in court and was set to reappear in court on Sept. 25.
He was described as being five-foot-ten with a slim build, weighing approximately 170 pounds. He has black shoulder-length hair, a black beard and at the time was wearing a black Tommy Hilfiger tracksuit with a large Tommy Hilfiger symbol printed on the middle of the chest.
Police said he was also wearing a black backpack.
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Police are warning that if Aujla is seen, to not approach and to call 911.
A spokesperson for the solicitor general confirmed the “improper release” to Global News on Tuesday. The spokesperson said ministry staff have launched an internal investigation.
— With files from Sean O’Shea
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