The Correctional Service of Canada says an inmate escape from correctional staff while being transported last Friday.

Thirty-year-old Keiston Custer is at large from the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert.

A warrant for his arrest has been issued. He is described as 5’10” tall, 181 lbs with a medium complexion and brown eyes with black hair.

Custer was serving a 10 year sentence for manslaughter, use of firearm in a riot, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Anyone who has information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police.

Correctional Service Canada says it will investigate the circumstances of the escape.