On February 23, 2026, Pinehouse RCMP received a report that a male inmate escaped from Besnard Lake Correctional Camp.
Pinehouse RCMP have been working to locate the male and are now asking the public to report sightings and information on the whereabouts of 36-year-old Thomas Hunt.
Thomas Hunt was last seen at 2 p.m. on February 23 at Besnard Lake Correctional Camp.
As a result of investigation, Thomas Hunt is now charged with one count, being unlawfully at large and one count, escape lawful custody and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Thomas Hunt is described as:
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Weight: 165 lbs
Eye colour: brown
Hair colour and style: brown
Last seen wearing: brown Carhartt pants and a black/brown winter coat
Thomas Hunt is known to travel to the La Ronge and Prince Albert areas, but his current whereabouts are unknown.
Pinehouse RCMP continue to investigate.
If you see Thomas Hunt, do not approach him. Report all sightings and information about the whereabout of Thomas Hunt to your local police at 310-RCMP.
Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Saskatchewan RCMP is actively working to locate Thomas Hunt. Any non-search-related inquiries should be directed to the Ministry of Community Safety.