Escaped inmate back in custody after almost 2 weeks at large

Montreal Lake RCMP nabbed an inmate who escaped from the Saskatchewan Penitentiary minimum security unit.

Hector Thomas Birdescaped at 9:30 p.m. CST on Oct. 5.

RCMP apprehended Bird Sunday around 7:53 p.m.

Correctional Service Canada is investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident.