On January 4, 2024, while away on an authorized temporary absence, William Mackinaw escaped custody.
Edmonton police were contacted by Correctional Services Canada, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
William Mackinaw is 45 years old, measures 178 cm (5’10””) in height and weighs 89 kg (197 lbs).
He has brown eyes, brown hair and multiple tattoos. On his upper torso in the back there are angel hands holding a cross and a rose, Psalm 23 and a stone tablet. He has a full right arm tattoo with skulls with bars and a wizard holding a crystal ball on the front . Inside the right arm is a tattoo of a smiling face with a nose ring. On the back of the right arm is a tattoo of an alien as well as wolves on the upper right arm. On the upper left arm there are tattoos of hidden skulls, an eagle and the word “Renea”. On the left chest, a tattoo of hands in prayer with a rosary.
He is currently serving a 23 year sentence for his participation in a “violent home invasion”.
Anyone who has information on the whereabouts of William Mackinaw is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service.