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N.B. RCMP still searching for man who escaped Shediac prison
Todd John Lewis escaped custody while awaiting trial on weapons charges; police have issued safety warnings and continue searching the greater Moncton area.
- On Friday, Todd John Lewis, 35-year-old escapee, allegedly jumped over a fence to escape the Southeast Regional Correctional Centre in Shediac while awaiting his court date.
- Police were notified early Friday and later alerted the public, with New Brunswick RCMP warning residents not to pick up hitchhikers and not to approach Lewis if spotted.
- Lewis is described as blond, blue-eyed, 5'7", 146 lbs, last seen in blue pants, a brown coat, and black hat; call 911 or New Brunswick RCMP at 1-888-506-RCMP .
- RCMP posted conflicting messages and called the issue a 'technical' matter after an emergency alert at 1:19 p.m. Saturday said Lewis was 'still at large' while a Friday alert was said to have ended.
- Police are still searching and believe Lewis may be in the greater Moncton area; The Canadian Press first published this report Feb. 15, 2026, while CBC News notes emergency alerts typically last 24 hours.
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Amid confusing messaging, search continues for man who escaped Shediac jail
Police are still searching for Todd John Lewis, the 35-year-old who escaped a provincial jail in Shediac, N.B., on Thursday by climbing a fence, despite seemingly conflicting messaging sent through public alerts.
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N.B. RCMP still searching for man who escaped Shediac prison
HALIFAX — New Brunswick police are looking for an escapee from a prison in Shediac. The RCMP say a 35-year-old man escaped from the Southeast Regional Correctional Centre on Friday, allegedly by jumping over a fence.
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