Stonewall RCMP are investigating how a Stony Mountain Institution inmate escaped and made his way to Winnipeg.

On Sunday night at  10:50 p.m., Stonewall RCMP was alerted that Aban Galin a 45-year-old inmate, escaped from the minimum security unit at the institution in the RM of Rockwood, Manitoba.

Patrolling the area, RCMP also contacted Galin’s friends, family, and known associates.

Early Monday morning, the Winnipeg Police Service found and took the inmate into custody. 

Galin is now back at Stony Mountain Institution and facing charges of Escape, and Being at Large.