On October 19, 2022, at approximately 8:00 p.m., an inmate escaped while participating in his supervised community programming and did not return to the Manitoba Youth Centre as required.
The Major Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation. Although this male is now an adult, investigators obtained a Court Order authorizing the release of his identity as his original charges occurred when he was a youth.
*Name and image have been removed as the court order authorization has expired.
He is considered dangerous. The public is cautioned not to approach him. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts should call 911.
Additional information that may assist investigators can be relayed to Major Crimes Unit investigators at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
*** As the court Order authorizing the release of PONACE’s identity expires on October 25, 2022, at 11:59 p.m., media outlets are reminded not to publish his name or photograph after this date. ***