/EINPresswire.com/ -- EDMONTON, ALBERTA -- (Marketwired) -- 08/13/16 -- Correctional Service Canada

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On August 12, 216, inmate Garrett Leland Blackman failed to return to Stan Daniels Healing Centre, a minimum security federal institution, following an authorized temporary absence.

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) immediately contacted the Edmonton Police Service and a warrant for his arrest has been issued.

Garrett Leland Blackman is 26 years old, measures180 cm (5'11") in height and weighs 118 kg (261lbs). He has a medium complexion, hazel eyes and brown hair. He has tattoos on his arms, hands, thumbs, back and chest. He is currently serving a sentence of 4 years, 5 months, 25 days for Manslaughter.

Anyone who has information on the whereabouts of Garrett Leland Blackman is asked to contact the police.

CSC will investigate the circumstances of this incident and is working with the police to locate the offender as quickly as possible.

CSC has given the police all of the information available to help arrest the inmate.

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Contacts:
Jeff Campbell
Regional Communications Manager
Regional Headquarters (Prairies)
(306) 659-9216