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Vancouver Sun
4 days ago
- Vancouver Sun
Convicted murderer who escaped prison north of Montreal captured by police
MONTREAL — A convicted murderer who escaped from a Quebec prison nearly three weeks ago was recaptured early Friday in Montreal, Correctional Service Canada said. They said Lory Bill Germa was apprehended by the Montreal police at around 7:45 a.m. The 69-year-old escaped from the Archambault Institution north of Montreal on July 5. Staff at the prison's minimum-security unit reported him missing after noticing he was absent during an inmate count. Germa was serving a sentence after a 1992 conviction for first-degree murder. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Ontario Provincial Police issued a news release after the escape saying Germa might be in southwestern Ontario. Montreal police said Friday in a news release that they had arrested a suspect who matched Germa's description 'in connection with two robberies that occurred on July 19 and 22 in the Ville-Marie borough.' While they did not name him, they said the suspect was 69 years old and had escaped from prison on July 5. Police said the suspect appeared at a downtown bank on July 19 and allegedly robbed the branch of $400 after handing an employee a threatening note. He later returned to the branch three days later and allegedly made off with $500, some of it in marked bills, police said. Police added that the suspect was charged with theft on Friday afternoon and would be returned to Archambault Institution. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
National Post
4 days ago
- National Post
Convicted murderer who escaped prison north of Montreal captured by police
MONTREAL — A convicted murderer who escaped from a Quebec prison nearly three weeks ago was recaptured early Friday in Montreal, Correctional Service Canada said. Article content They said Lory Bill Germa was apprehended by the Montreal police at around 7:45 a.m. Article content Article content The 69-year-old escaped from the Archambault Institution north of Montreal on July 5. Article content Article content Germa was serving a sentence after a 1992 conviction for first-degree murder. Article content Article content Montreal police said Friday in a news release that they had arrested a suspect who matched Germa's description 'in connection with two robberies that occurred on July 19 and 22 in the Ville-Marie borough.' Article content While they did not name him, they said the suspect was 69 years old and had escaped from prison on July 5. Article content Police said the suspect appeared at a downtown bank on July 19 and allegedly robbed the branch of $400 after handing an employee a threatening note. He later returned to the branch three days later and allegedly made off with $500, some of it in marked bills, police said. Article content Police added that the suspect was charged with theft on Friday afternoon and would be returned to Archambault Institution. Article content
CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
Escaped convicted murderer robbed 2 banks before being recaptured: Montreal police
Lory Bill Germa has been arrested after escaping from a prison near Montreal. (@OPP_WR/X) Police say a convicted murderer who escaped from a minimum-security prison in Quebec earlier this month also robbed two banks in Montreal during the nearly three weeks he was unlawfully at large. Correctional Service Canada (CSC) says Lory Bill Germa, 69, was arrested by Montreal police at about 7:45 p.m. Friday. On July 5, he escaped from the Archambault Institution, a federal prison about 40 kilometres north of Montreal. Prison staff reported him missing after noticing he was absent during an inmate count. Germa had been serving a life sentence for first-degree murder for a crime committed in 1992. Montreal police allege he committed two robberies prior to his arrest on Friday. They say on July 19, he went to a financial institution on Guy Street and handed over a threatening note demanding money before fleeing on foot with $400 in marked bills. Then, on July 22, he returned to the same bank and threatened an employee at the counter who handed him $500. He then fled. Police say he will be returned to the prison into CSC custody. The correctional service said in a statement on Friday that it is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the escape. 'Ensuring the safety and security of its correctional institutions, staff, and the public remains the highest priority of the Correctional Service of Canada,' CSC said. Montreal police are reminding the public to not defend themselves if they are a victim of a robbery and to hand over money to minimize the risk of being hurt. They also say people should call 911 to give police a suspect description and details on where they fled. With files from The Canadian Press
Global News
07-07-2025
- Global News
Escaped murderer from Quebec may be hiding out in Ontario, police say
Ontario Provincial Police say a convicted murderer who recently escaped from a Quebec prison may be hiding out in the southern portion of the province. On Sunday, Correctional Service Canada said that 69-year-old Lory Bill Germa had escaped from a prison in Quebec's Laurentians area. The night before, he was found missing during an inmate count at the minimum-security unit of Archambault Institution, where he was serving a first-degree murder sentence. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Later Sunday, Ontario police said he may be in southwestern Ontario, more specifically in the South Bruce or Hanover areas. Police described Germa as being around five-foot-eight and 165 pounds with a bald head and brown eyes. He is also said to have a scar over his left eyebrow and a number of tattoos including a sword, the name 'Carol,' a flying skull, seahorses, dragons, a grim reaper as well as a cloud and lightning bolts. Story continues below advertisement Germa is the second convicted killer to escape from Archambault in the last three weeks. Fellow inmate Richard Plourde escaped June 22 and was arrested by Quebec provincial police the following day. The facility is located in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Que., about 40 kilometres northwest of Montreal. — with files from the Canadian Press
Toronto Sun
07-07-2025
- Toronto Sun
Convicted murderer Lori Bill Germa escapes from Archambault Institution in Quebec
Published Jul 07, 2025 • 1 minute read Lori Bill Germa, serving an indefinite sentence for first-degree murder, escaped from the minimum security unit of the Archambault federal penitentiary in Ste-Anne-des-Plaines on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Photo courtesy Correctional Service of Canada MONTREAL — A 69-year-old convicted murderer that escaped from a prison in Quebec's Laurentians area might be in southwestern Ontario, Ontario Provincial Police said Sunday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Correctional Service Canada said staff discovered late Saturday that Lory Bill Germa was not present during an inmate count at the minimum-security unit of Archambault Institution north of Montreal, where he has been serving a first-degree murder sentence. Germa is 5'10, weighs 166 pounds and is bald with light skin and brown eyes. He also has a tattoo of a sword with the name 'Carol' on one arm, and two seahorses and two dragons on the other. OPP said Sunday that they had joined the search after being notified by Quebec provincial officers. 'South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit is now assisting in this investigation and believe that the wanted individual may be in Southwestern Ontario, more specifically in the South Bruce or Hanover areas,' the force said in a news release. The release said Germa was convicted of murder in 1992. Germa is the second convicted killer to escape from Archambault in the last few weeks. Fellow inmate Richard Plourde escaped two weeks ago and was arrested by Quebec provincial police the following day. Sunshine Girls Editorial Cartoons Toronto Raptors World Columnists
