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Located: Two escape custody from Besnard Correctional Centre

Pinehouse RCMP has received a report that two inmates have left the Besnard Lake Correctional Camp. They have not been located to date.
william john loyer and grant james reeves
William John Loyer and Grant James Reeves have been located after leaving Besnard Lake Correctional Camp.

UPDATE: William John Loyer and Grant James Reeves have been located and were arrested without incident. Thank you to the public for their assistance.

BACKGROUND: On Aug. 6, around 6:45 p.m. Pinehouse RCMP received a report that two inmates had left the Besnard Lake Correctional Camp around 3:30 p.m. the same day. They have not been located to date.

William John Loyer, 51, is described as being 5’ 7” tall, 130 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He has a bear paw tattoo on his upper neck. He may be in the communities of Little Red River First Nation and Prince Albert, but this has not been confirmed.

Grant James Reeves, 56, is described as being 5’ 8” tall, 209 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

If you see Loyer or Reeves, please contact Pinehouse RCMP at 306-884-2400, your local police service, 911 in an emergency or report anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.