Escape from Mission Institution – Minimum security unit

On September 1, 2018 during the 7:00 p.m. count in the minimum security unit at Mission Institution, staff members discovered that Michael Douglas Sheets was not accounted for.

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) immediately contacted the Mission Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and a warrant for his arrest was issued.

Michael Douglas Sheets is 48 years old, measures 5’6” in height and weighs 141 lbs. He has a fair complexion, hazel eyes and brown hair. He is currently serving a sentence of 14 years and 6 months for manslaughter, arson, escape, and other offences.

Anyone who has information on the whereabouts of Michael Douglas Sheets is asked to contact police.

CSC will investigate the circumstances of this incident and is working with the police to locate the offender as quickly as possible.

CSC has given the police all of the information available to help arrest the inmate.

He may also be using the name John Hala.