Quebec prison escapee possibly in southwestern Ontario

(MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH BRUCE, ON) - The OPP was notified of an escapee from a Quebec correctional institution, July 6.

The Surete du Quebec Police Service advised that July 5, an inmate, convicted in 1992 of murder, had escaped from the Archambault Incarceration Centre in the Province of Quebec.

The South Bruce OPP Crime Unit is now assisting in this investigation and believes that the wanted man may be in southwestern Ontario, more specifically in the South Bruce or Hanover areas.

The wanted male individual is described as follows:
 

• Lory Bill GERMA
• 69 years-of-age
• Bald head, brown eyes
• 178 cm tall (5'8")
• 75 kg (165 lbs.),
• Tattoos include: Sword, "Carol," Flying Skull, Seahorses, Dragons, Grim Reaper, Cloud and Lightning Bolts
• Scar - Left eyebrow
• Metis

Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating this man. If observed, do not approach the subject, and immediately contact police at 9-1-1.

The investigation is ongoing, and more details will be released when they become available.

If you have any information that may assist the OPP in locating this wanted person, contact police at 9-1-1 or 1-888-310-1122, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can also visit ontariocrimestoppers.ca.