A convicted murderer from Canada, who escaped a prison facility in Mission, BC, has now been reportedly spotted in Bellingham, WA, according to local authorities.
On Friday, Bellingham Police tweeted that a man matching the description of Roderick Muchikekwanape was reported that same day at 7 am.
🚨 Wanted Person 🚨
1/2 Roderick Muchikekwanape, convicted of Murder 1st, serving a life sentence in Mission B.C., escaped last night.
Sighting of a male matching that description at E. Sunset and Hannegan this morning at 7:00 a.m.#bp176 https://t.co/OnfgqGycBH
— Bellingham Police (@BellinghamPD) October 30, 2020
According to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), Roderick Muchikekwanape was unaccounted for during the 10 pm count in the minimum security unit at Mission Institution on October 29.
Muchikekwanape is currently serving a life sentence for first-degree murder. He is 41 years old, 6′ in height, and weighs 217 lb. He has a medium complexion, brown eyes, and black hair.
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Anyone who has information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police.
The CSC is investigating the incident and is working with police to locate Muchikekwanape as soon as possible.