Update #4: posted at 7:00 am on May 10th, 2023
Emergency Response Team officers, who were brought in to assist with the search for the escaped inmates, were conducting patrols in The Pas earlier this morning and located Kelly Castel near Halcrow Avenue. Castel fled on foot and additional police units including Police Dog Services, Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Unit (drone) and The Pas detachment members immediately responded to the area.
A police dog led officers to Castel who was hiding a short distance away. He was arrested and is now in custody.
The Manitoba RCMP recognizes that this was a difficult time for the affected communities and thanks the residents for their understanding and assistance.
Update #3: posted at 4:31 pm on May 9th, 2023
The RCMP has released further details about the search for escaped inmates near the Pas. Police are still searching for the third and final escaped inmate, Kelly Castel.
The full RCMP release is below:
The RCMP continues to investigate and remains committed to following up on any information received that may help locate Kelly Castel.
The RCMP is asking all residents in The Pas, Flin Flon and surrounding areas to stay vigilant, to check on their neighbours and to report anything suspicious to police. Motorists are reminded not to pick up any hitchhikers in the area.
In response to the three escaped inmates from The Pas Correctional Centre, the Manitoba RCMP deployed specialized police units and resources to The Pas, Flin Flon, and surrounding areas. This included the RCMP’s Emergency Response Team, Crime Reduction Enforcement Team, Police Dog Services, Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Unit (Drone), and Air Services. A number of officers from surrounding detachments were also deployed to the area to assist in the search.
In addition, the Saskatchewan RCMP increased its presence in Cumberland and adjoining areas near the Manitoba border as one suspect was known to have connections to the region.
This extensive response resulted in two of the three inmates being safely taken into custody.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Kelly Castel should immediately call The Pas RCMP at 204-627-6200 or their local police of jurisdiction.
Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Manitoba or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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Update #2: posted at 2:35 am on May 9th, 2023
Xander Tardiff has been located and arrested without incident.
RCMP is still searching for the remaining missing inmate Kelly Castel.
Anyone with information in relation to Kelly Castel is asked to contact The Pas RCMP at 204-627-6200.
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Update #1: posted at 5:00 am on May 9th, 2023
The Manitoba RCMP continues to search for the two inmates who escaped earlier this evening from the Correctional Centre located in The Pas.
The Manitoba RCMP has also issued an Alert Ready message to residents in The Pas, Flin Flon and surrounding areas. The Saskatchewan RCMP has issued a Sask Alert message to residents in Creighton, Saskatchewan, and nearby areas. The Alerts were issued as new information was received late on the evening of May 8, this included:
- The possibility that Xander Tardiff may attempt to harm individuals known to him.
- A report of an attempted break and enter into a residence in The Pas.
Both Xander Tardiff and Kelly Castel are considered dangerous and a risk to the public. The Manitoba RCMP is advising residents in The Pas and Flin Flon to lock all doors and windows and to report anything suspicious to the RCMP immediately.
More info and pictures of suspects here:https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/the-pas-rcmp-searching-two-escaped-inmates. If you have any information that can assist this investigation, you’re asked to contact The Pas RCMP at 204-627-6200.
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Original story below:
On Monday, May 8, 2023, at 6:45 pm, the RCMP received a report of three missing inmates from The Pas Correctional Centre, located on 3 Street East, in The Pas. Officers attended and were advised that the three inmates were last seen at 6:40 pm and escaped from the Correctional Centre moments later. The inmates fled the area on foot.
A number of additional police resources were immediately deployed, including Police Dog Services, to assist with the search. At 8:05pm, one of the escaped inmates was located and safely taken into custody.
The Pas and surrounding communities can expect an increased police presence as well as roadblocks in the area as the search continues. RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating the following escaped inmates:
- Xander William Tardiff, 19, is 5’11”, and weighs 180 lbs.
- Kelly John Castel, 21, is 5’09”, and weighs 135 lbs.
Both have a history of violence and should not be approached. If you’ve seen them or have any information on their current whereabouts, please call The Pas RCMP immediately at 204-627-6200. The Pas RCMP continue to investigate.
