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A prisoner who had escaped the Lethbridge Correctional Centre has been returned to custody. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge prisoner located, returned to custody

Jul 25, 2024 | 4:18 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is thanking the public for locating a man who had escaped from prison.

Police were informed by the Lethbridge Correctional Centre on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 that Sean Horvath, 46, had fled a minimum security work area in the city.

The LPS sent out a news release at 11:21 p.m. on Wednesday, advising that Horvath has been located and arrested.

He is serving a custodial sentence for property crimes and driving offences.