Convicted murderer escaped from Quebec prison, officials say

LAVAL, Que. - Government officials say a convicted murderer has escaped from custody in Laval, Que.

Correctional Service Canada says staff at the minimum-security unit of the Federal Training Centre discovered Denis Begin, 58, was missing on Friday.

They say staff made the discovery during the 12:15 p.m. head count.

Begin is currently serving a life-sentence for second-degree murder.

Officials say he has also served two sentences for conspiracy to commit a criminal act.

They're asking anyone with information about the man's whereabouts to call police.

Offender Denis Bégin has escaped from the minimum security unit at the Federal Training Centre in Laval, Quebec. Bégin is 58 years old, measures 170 cm (5’7”) in height and weighs 81 kg (180 lbs). He has a surgical scar on his left arm. pic.twitter.com/U2OHfPoBCm

— Correctional Service (@CSC_SCC_en) February 15, 2019