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Inmate back in custody after escaping during medical escort

Rodger Kenneth King was arrested on September 30. Supplied

UPDATE: Rodger Kenneth King was arrested on September 30.

Rodger Kenneth King escaped custody while on medical escort to the Regina General Hospital from the Regina Correctional Centre. The 46-year-old escaped around 3:15 p.m. Wednesday.

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King is described as being 5’10” tall, weighing 175 pounds. He has multiple tattoos including a tribal fish and “Kings” on his left arm, tribal art on his right shoulder and a rose on his right forearm.

He is currently on remand for several charges, including firearms related offences, possession of a controlled substance and breach of probation. The province says the Regina Police Service have been notified.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts are asked to call either 9-1-1 or their local police service.

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