Correctional Service of Canada: Escape From Pê Sâkâstêw Centre


HOBBEMA, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - July 15, 2012) - On July 15, inmate Sonny Ray Giant was discovered missing during the Pê Sâkâstêw Centre noon count. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) immediately contacted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Sonny Giant, 31 years old, is described as 173 cm (5' 8") in height, his weight is 82 Kg (181 lbs), he has brown eyes and black hair. He is currently serving a four year, six month sentence for Failure to Comply With Condition of Undertaking or Recognizance, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000, Break, Enter and Commit, Operate a Motor Vehicle - Flight, Obstructing a Public/Peace Officer, Break and Enter with Intent.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Sonny Giant is asked to contact police.

CSC and Pê Sâkâstêw Centre will be conducting a joint investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and are working with the RCMP to locate this inmate as quickly as possible.

CSC has given the police all available information to assist in the inmate's apprehension.

Contact Information:

Correctional Service Canada
Jerrett Isbister
A/Deputy Director
Pê Sâkâstêw Centre
(780) 585-4104