Victoria police seek Brett Harris, 49, who fled halfway house on Canada-wide warrant

Brett Harris, 49, left a Victoria halfway house without authorization on Sept. 13 and is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. Police warn the public not to approach him.

Man serving drug and weapons sentence at large in Victoria

The Victoria Police Department is searching for Brett Harris, 49, who walked away from a halfway house in Victoria without authorization on the evening of Sunday, Sept. 13, saanichnews.com reports. A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Harris is currently serving a three-year-eight-month sentence covering multiple offences, including possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order, three counts of fail to comply, taking a vehicle without consent, and operation while prohibited.

He is described as 5'11" and 195 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair. Harris is heavily tattooed, with markings on his neck, his left cheek, and a panther sleeve on his left arm.

Anyone who spots Harris is asked to call 911 immediately and not to approach him.

Source: Google News CA — Crime (EN)