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UPDATE: Man who escaped Chilliwack-area prison captured

Public asked to watch out for Ford Mountain inmate who took off from centre at about 11 p.m.
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Michael Lund escaped from the Ford Mountain Correctional Centre in Chilliwack on April 29, 2024 at approximately 11 p.m. (Chilliwack RCMP)

Update: 12:25 p.m.

The inmate in this story has been apprehended.

Original story:

RCMP are asking the public to keep an eye out for an escaped prisoner from Chilliwack Lake Road.

Police say inmate Michael Lund escaped from the Ford Mountain Correctional Centre on April 29, about 11 p.m.

“The Chilliwack RCMP are actively looking for Lund and are requesting that the public be watchful for him as well,” said Cpl. Carmen Kiener.

Michael Lund, 49, is described as a six-foot-one Caucasian male, 175 lbs, brown hair, brown eyes.

“It is believed that Lund has changed clothes since his escape and no clothing description is available,” Kiener added.

The correctional centre is located at 57657 Chilliwack Lake Rd.

The Chilliwack RCMP is warning the public to not approach Lund if he is spotted, but to call 911 immediately. To remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Michael Lund escaped from the Ford Mountain Correctional Centre in Chilliwack on April 29, 2024 at approximately 11 p.m. (Chilliwack RCMP)


Jennifer Feinberg

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