Two inmates escape from Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility
Posted Sep 24, 2021 04:03:00 PM.
The search is on for two inmates who have escaped from the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility.
The Department of Justice says the pair slipped away just before 9 p.m. Thursday.
Chad Stephen Clarke had been on remand for several charges including theft of a motor vehicle, theft under $5,000, possession, and break and enter.
The 28-year-old is described as 5'10″ and around 160 pounds with light brown hair, blue eyes and a beard.
Thomas Joseph Smith was also on remand at the facility for several charges including driving while disqualified, failing to attend court, breaching conditions, robbery, possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes and carrying a concealed weapon.
The 31-year-old is described as six feet tall and about 180 pounds with brown hair, blue eyes and a beard.
Anyone with information is asked to call Halifax Regional Police at 902-490-5020.
The Department of Justice plans to conduct a full review of the incident.
