An Ontario Prisoner Was Released From Jail By Accident & Police Are Looking For Him

Residents are asked to call 911 if they see him.
Ontario Prisoner Released By Accident & Police Are Now Looking For Him
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Police are now on the lookout after an inmate was accidentally let out of prison on Monday. 

The Ontario prisoner, released from Maplehurst Correctional Complex, was last seen leaving the area on foot.  

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If seen do not approach and call 911 for police assistance.


Halton Regional Police 

According to Halton Regional Police, 28-year-old Amritpal Singh Aujla was released on an "error."

He is described as having a slim build, black shoulder-length hair and a black beard.  

Aujla was last seen wearing a Tommy Hilfiger tracksuit and carrying a black backpack. 

Anyone who sees the man is asked to not approach him and call 911 immediately. 

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  • Allysha Howse
    Allysha Howse was the Ontario Editor for Narcity Canada. Based in Toronto with seven years of experience as a leading journalist, she has been able to bring breaking news to readers across the country. Over the past year, she has been able to help Narcity reach record-breaking growth and bring original Ontario-focused stories to the fingertips of millennials. Allysha specialized in Books and Media Studies at the University of Toronto and has publications in Snapd Media.

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