Regina man Terrance Cory Kay escapes from police in the middle of the night

police custody in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 25, 2011. The male is accused in an incident involving the discharge of a substance, believed to be bearspray, in a Regina nightclub on Monday, May 23rd.

On Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at 12:17 a.m., police were dispatched to a nightclub in the 600 block of Victoria Avenue East for a report of someone discharging a substance thought to be bearspray about 25 minutes earlier. The male suspect had fled the area and was not located. Preliminary investigation indicated that the male had sprayed the substance in an enclosed area of the bar, without directing the spray at any particular person. Several patrons received treatment from EMS for irritation of eyes and mucous membranes; there were no other, more serious injuries reported.

Investigation throughout that night and the rest of the day led police to a house in the 4800 block of 4th Avenue at about 9:13 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24th. A 24 year-old male was located and arrested without incident. Before he was transported by police, the male began to shows signs of medical distress and was taken to the hospital for what was believed to be a self-inflicted drug overdose. While in hospital, receiving treatment, but in police custody, the male managed to escape from his hospital bed at about 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25th Police searched the area, setting up perimeters but the suspect was not apprehended. The suspect’s escape from lawful custody led to charges in addition to those in connection with the nightclub incident about 26 hours earlier.

Twenty-four year-old Terrance Cory KAY, DOB: 1987-03-21, of Regina is charged with Common Nuisance [180(1)(a) CC] and two charges of Breach of Undertaking [145(3) CC] in connection with the nightclub incident on May 23rd. KAY is also charged with Escape Lawful Custody [145(1)(a) CC] in connection with his escape from police custody at the hospital.
Terrance Cory KAY is currently still at large and is being sought by police. He is described as 24 years old, male, Aboriginal, about 6′ tall, weighing about 165 pounds, thin build, with black hair, brown eyes and a thin moustache. Anyone who has seen a male matching the description of Terrance Cory KAY, or knows of his whereabouts, is asked to contact the Regina Police Service.

UPDATE: Mr. Kay has been located and is now in police custody.