The Kingston Police are actively searching for an inmate serving a life sentence for murder that reportedly escaped from prison Thursday.
49-year-old Mason Jenkins who was unaccounted for during the 11:15 a.m. count at the minimum-security unit of Collins Bay Institution.
Jenkins is described as a white male, 5’9, approximately 255lbs with a fair complexion, brown eyes and brown hair, currently shaved bald. Jenkins was last seen wearing a light green jacket, blue jeans and rubber boots.
Jenkins is currently serving a life sentence for First Degree Murder and Possessing a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking.
Kingston Police, Collins Bay Institution and the Correctional Service of Canada have all confirmed the escape.
Anyone with information pertaining to Jenkins whereabouts is asked to contact Kingston Police at 613-549-4660 ext. “0”
If seen do not approach and contact 9-1-1 immediately.
