A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for the arrest of 26-year-old Jesse Savidant for breaching the terms of his day parole.
According to a Nanaimo RCMP press release, Savidant was granted day parole and instructed to reside at the Salvation Army New Hope Centre in Nanaimo. On Thursday (Feb. 25), he failed to return to the centre and the warrant was issued.
Savidant has ties throughout central Vancouver Island, but to date his whereabouts are unknown.
Savidant is a First Nations male who stands 5-foot-9, weighs 165 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes.
He has a history of violence so people are asked not to approach him and call either 911, the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or text your tip to 274637, keyword Nanaimo. Tips can also be submitted online at www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com.
