Inmate convicted of robbery escapes from minimum security facility in Edmonton

An undated photo of Tyrrel Bigchild, 21, who escaped from the Stan Daniels Healing Centre in Edmonton on Aug. 30, 2025. (Source: Edmonton Police Service)

Correctional Service Canada says a 21-year-old inmate has escaped from a minimum-security facility in Edmonton.

Staff at Stan Daniels Healing Centre reported that Tyrrel Bigchild escaped during an escorted temporary absence in the city at 2:09 p.m. Saturday.

Bigchild is currently serving a two-year, nine-month sentence for robbery, assault with a weapon and failure to comply while undertaking.

He is described as 5’8, weighing 170 pounds and has a fair complexion, brown eyes and hair.

He also has several tattoos, including the word “RESPECT” on his right upper arm, a grim reaper on his right hand, an infinity symbol on his right forearm, the word “LOYALTY” on his left hand, “THUG LIFE” on his left upper arm and small waves on his neck.

Correctional Service Canada says Native Counselling Services of Alberta has contacted the Edmonton Police Service and a warrant for Bigchild’s arrest has been issued, and anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police.

Edmonton Police Services said Sunday that Bigchild was last reportedly seen near 106 Street and Kingsway Avenue in Edmonton.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 30, 2025.