Travis Tyler Smith as seen in a photo provided by RCMP on Oct. 17, 2020. (Pinehouse Lake RCMP/Submitted)

By CKOM News Staff

RCMP search for escaped Besnard Lake inmate

Oct 19, 2020 | 3:30 PM

Pinehouse Lake RCMP is asking for help to locate an escaped prisoner from Besnard Lake Correctional Facility.

Travis Tyler Smith, 29, left the facility at 2:10 p.m. Friday.

It’s not clear which direction he went although Smith has ties to Montreal Lake and Weyakwin, according to RCMP.

Smith is six feet tall, weighs 205 pounds and has black hair, brown eyes and numerous tattoos.

Some of his tattoos include ‘#5’ on his left hand, a skull and cross on his right forearm, a skull with a ribbon on his left chest and the word ‘mom’ on his neck, RCMP said in a media release.

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When Smith left the facility, he was wearing grey sweatpants, a dark long-sleeve shirt, a plaid jacket and black Nike hat.

Investigators believe Smith is dangerous and should not be approached.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Smith is asked to call 911, Pinehouse Lake RCMP at 306-884-2400, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.