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UPDATE: ARRESTED (Escapee seen in North Bay)

North Bay Police have received credible information from two sources in the community that Murray has been seen in the city as recently as yesterday
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Jason Murray is described by Hamilton police as a threat to the community. Supplied.

Update 9 a.m. Wednesday

Police say that the escapee, Jason Murray, has been arrested in Sarnia.

"After an extensive search for missing person Jason Murray, he has been arrested by the Sarnia Police Service this morning at 7:30 a.m. when he turned himself in at Police Headquarters," according to a North Bay Police news release.

"Hamilton Police would like to thank the public and Sarnia Police for their assistance. Murray is currently awaiting a police escort to Hamilton. He is expected to attend court on Thursday, June 21, 2018, to answer to the charge of Escape Lawful Custody." 

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Original story:

The wanted person that BayToday reported yesterday has been seen In North Bay say police.

See: 'Threat to the community' may be in North Bay'

Jason Murray, a 38 year old man from the North Bay area, is currently wanted by police on a Canada Wide warrant for being unlawfully at large. The warrant was issued by the Hamilton Police Service.

North Bay Police have received credible information from two sources in the community that Murray has been seen in the city as recently as yesterday.

Murray is described as;

  • male, white with a slim build
  • approximately 5’7" with brown shaggy hair

You are warned not to approach Murray, but call 9-1-1 immediately if you have any information that you believe could help police.