Police locate and arrest escaped inmate from Her Majesty's Penitentiary

    Tuesday, 1 October 2024 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Police say 51-year-old Todd Boland fled the facility on foot around 9:40 this morning. 

    The RNC have arrested escaped inmate Todd Boland. Police say Boland escaped from Her Majesty’s Penitentiary around 9:40 this morning. He was located by RNC officers and placed under arrest at approximately 11:35 a.m. in the area of Signal Hill in St. John’s. 

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    An inmate has escaped from Her Majesty’s Penitentiary in St. John’s and the RNC is searching for him. Police say 51-year-old Todd Boland fled the facility on foot around 9:40 this morning.  Boland is 6’2” tall, with a slender build, and was wearing a blue sweatshirt and pants. The RNC is advising the public to not approach Boland. Any sightings should be reported to the RNC immediately.

     Anyone with information is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

     

     

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