Fugitive at large after mistaken release from Hamilton jail
Published March 9, 2023 at 3:14 pm
Police are searching for a fugitive who was released from the Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre by mistake on Tuesday.
The Hamilton Police Service notified the public on Thursday, stating that 45-year-old Shawn Delaney was improperly released from Barton Jail due to an administrative error.
Information regarding Delaney’s charges and sentencing was not provided; however, it has been confirmed that he has not served his full sentence prior to being released.
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Police say Delaney “is aware of the error and actively evading police.”
Members of the public are encouraged to call 9-1-1 with information regarding Delaney’s whereabouts.
A 45-year-old inmate is unlawfully at large, after being improperly released from the Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre. Hamilton police are asking members of the public who see him to call 911.
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— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) March 9, 2023