Warman RCMP looking for escaped inmate who stole van

Landry has connections to Saskatoon and Regina. (Photo supplied: Saskatchewan RCMP)

The Warman RCMP detachment is asking the public to be on the lookout for 39-year-old Michael Landry who escaped from the Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre on Tuesday afternoon.

According to an RCMP news release, Landry was part of a crew doing work in the Highway 11 area north of Saskatoon when he stole a van and fled shortly before 1:30 p.m.

RCMP described Landry as about six feet two inches tall with a heavy build and brown hair and brown eyes. He also has many tattoos that include four large numbers on the back of his neck and large letters and a teardrop on his cheek, RCMP said.

Landry was last seen wearing a grey shirt and green pants, according to RCMP.

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Police said the van Landry drove away with is a 2007 grey E350 15 passenger van with the Saskatchewan licence plate number 531-FRZ

RCMP said Landry has connections to both Regina and Saskatoon.

If seen he should not be approached, RCMP said.

Information can be submitted to Warman RCMP or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.