Masked man frees prison inmate in Peace River
Posted Jan 25, 2016 3:51 pm.
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Peace River RCMP is requesting the public’s help after 29-year-old inmate, Harley John Lay, was taken from police custody at approximately 10 a.m. Monday morning.
The incident occurred while Lay was being transported to hospital for treatment when an armed and masked man approached the escorting officers.
Police did not resist masked man, who then drove away with Lay in what is believed to be a beige Dodge vehicle.
It is believed another suspect drove the getaway vehicle and was last seen heading towards Highway 2.
The public is advised not to approach Lay or any of the other suspects involved.
Anyone with information as to their whereabouts is asked to call Peace River RCMP at (780) 624-6677, your local police department or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS to remain anonymous.
