Authorities are once again facing criticism from the public for yet another erroneous release of a prisoner. A woman escaped custody early this morning while under interrogation for previous alleged crimes of theft and evasion. Communities are outraged by the lack of information that is being released regarding the circumstances of the incident and whether those conditions were the fault of lax security.
Brian Walsh, president of the Briarwood Community Association spoke out against the Saskatoon Police Service. “How could this have occurred under their watch, especially after the criminals that were set free from a Regina courthouse in September? Did they leave the front door open? It is simply unacceptable that there are dangerous criminals walking amongst our communities and that the Saskatoon Police Service are taking part in allowing them to instead of hindering them.”
At a press conference Chief of Police, Clinton Weils publicly addressed concerns. “I assure you that the location of our suspect is of prime importance. Public safety is our main concern and we are investigating the situation. Any one with information regarding the whereabouts of the individual should come forward to the police. The individual is not considered to be violent, but exercise caution and call 911 should you have suspicion.”
The incident of the prisoner’s escape is currently under investigation and the officers responsible for the suspect has been temporarily suspended from duty. The individual is described as a caucasian woman aged eighteen to twenty five, tall with an average build, green eyed and blonde. No further details have been released.