Prison escapee Stephen Saunders arrested in Winnipeg

 On August 26th, 2010, Stephen SAUNDERS, 54 years, walked away from Rockwood Prison where he was serving a prison sentence.

On August 31st, 2010 at approximately 6:00 p.m. SAUNDERS was located in the area of the 600 block of Dalhousie Boulevard.

Upon arrival officers learned that SAUNDERS had allegedly been attempting to break into a parked vehicle when he was observed by the vehicle’s owner. After a brief foot chase, the 39 year old owner apprehended SAUNDERS a short distance away and police were notified.

During the investigation SAUNDERS initially provided officers with a false name which caused them to enter into a subsequent investigation when SAUNDERS true identity came to light.

SAUNDERS has been detained in custody at the Winnipeg Remand Centre and is facing the following charges:

– Mischief Under $5,000
– Public Mischief- intent to cause other person to be suspect
– Possession of Break-in Instruments

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