Search continues for escaped inmate from Stephenville, RCMP warn of helping someone at large

    Tuesday, 18 June 2024 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    31 year old Tyler Bennett is described as 5’8” tall and weighs approximately 160 pounds. 

    RCMP NL is reminding the public that “it is a criminal offence to harbour, or otherwise assist, an individual who is unlawfully at large.” 31 year old Tyler Bennett escaped custody from the West Coast Correctional Centre in Stephenville on Friday, June 14th. He had been remanded into custody by the court in relation to a number of criminal charges. A search has been ongoing since Friday and police say he may be hiding in the woods. Bennett is described as 5’8” tall and weighs approximately 160 pounds.  He has a number of tattoos, including tattoos on his face and neck. 

    Anyone having information about his current location is asked to contact Bay St. George RCMP at 709-643-2118 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

     

     

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