(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment along with K-9 services is investigating an incident after being called to an Ireland Road, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario address.
On Wednesday, June 17 at approximately 12:30 p.m., police received a call from employees at the Sprucedale Youth Centre regarding an inmate that escaped from the property.
Through the course of the investigation it was determined that a 16-year-old male escaped from the grounds and was last seeing fleeing on foot eastbound across the property towards Ireland Road.
The male is described as white, 16 years of age, 5’9, 167lbs, slender build with short wavy light brown hair and hazel eyes. He was wearing burgundy coloured pants and a burgundy coloured shirt.
Although there is no concern for public safety, if observed, members of the public should contact police immediately by dialling 911. No attempt should be made to apprehend this male.
Anyone with information should call the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or their local police authority. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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