Community Alert: Escaped Prisoner Sought Near Yorkton, Saskatchewan

On the evening of May 14, 2026, Yorkton RCMP received a report that an inmate had escaped custody from the Whitespruce Provincial Training Centre in Saskatchewan. The man, identified as 34-year-old Duncan Highway, was last seen at the facility at approximately 6:15 p.m., and a short time later was observed being picked up by a black GMC Terrain SUV.

Police have now charged Highway with being unlawfully at large and are actively searching for him and the vehicle involved. Officers are checking locations he is known to visit, following up on leads, and urging the public across Saskatchewan—especially those in and around Yorkton and areas where crime activity is monitored, such as the Douglas No. 436 region crime and safety data—to report any sightings immediately. His current whereabouts are unknown, and he is believed to have ties to Saskatoon.

Official Details from Yorkton RCMP

According to the official information released by RCMP Saskatchewan:

• On May 14, 2026, at around 7:05 p.m., Yorkton RCMP received a report of an escaped prisoner.
• The prisoner, identified as Duncan Highway, is serving a sentence at the Whitespruce Provincial Training Centre.
• Highway was last seen at the facility on May 14, 2026, at approximately 6:15 p.m..
• A black GMC Terrain SUV was seen picking him up after he left the training centre.
• Following investigation, Highway is now charged with:
  • One count of being unlawfully at large, Section 145(1), Criminal Code (Information #90642505).

Suspect Description & Vehicle Information

Yorkton RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Duncan Highway and gathering any information about the related vehicle:

• Name: Duncan Highway
• Age: 34 years old
• Height: Approximately 6’1"
• Weight: Approximately 178 lbs
• Eyes: Brown
• Hair: Brown
• Clothing (last seen): Black clothing
• Vehicle linked to escape: Black GMC Terrain SUV
• Known connections: Has links to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

The RCMP note that officers continue to work on obtaining and circulating a photo of Highway. Where offender profiles and local trends intersect, CrimeCanada.ca also maintains broader crime and safety statistics for communities named Duncan, helping the public understand patterns even when names overlap across provinces.

Crime Canada Community – Your Information Is Critical

CrimeCanada.ca is calling on our community across Saskatchewan to assist Yorkton RCMP in locating this unlawfully at large prisoner. If you see Duncan Highway or the associated black GMC Terrain SUV:

• Do not approach him under any circumstances.
• Call your local police immediately.
• To reach your nearest RCMP detachment in Saskatchewan, dial 310-RCMP (no area code required).
• To provide information anonymously, contact Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Any detail—no matter how minor it may seem—could be important in safely returning Highway to custody.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, an offender being unlawfully at large is a serious community safety concern, particularly when their movements and location are uncertain. Escapes from custody can place additional strain on police resources and create anxiety in nearby communities. Public vigilance and prompt reporting are essential tools that help law enforcement resolve these incidents quickly and safely.

Residents in Yorkton, Saskatoon, and surrounding Saskatchewan communities should remain aware of RCMP updates, avoid sharing unverified rumours on social media, and immediately contact police if they observe anything matching the description provided. Staying informed about local crime trends and cooperating with official investigations are key components of building safer neighbourhoods across Saskatchewan.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the saskatchewan community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.