Around noon today (Thurs), La Ronge RCMP were told that a 32 year old man had escaped custody. John Riley Sanderson was being escorted from the courthouse to a transport vehicle when it’s alleged he got out of his restraints and took off. Police believe he is still in the Lac La Ronge tri-community area.

He is 5-foot-7 and 170 pounds, with the word LA tattooed under his left eye, MARY ROSE on the left side of his neck and VERONICA on the right side, among other tattoos. Police say Sanderson has a previous history of violent offences and should not be approached.