Image: Chilliwack RCMP / Escaped inmate Michael Lund.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Prisoner escapes

Update: Prisoner who escaped from Chilliwack River Valley prison has been captured

Apr 30, 2024 | 10:39 AM

**Update at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday: Chilliwack RCMP spokesperson Corporal Carmen Kiener says Michael Lund has been located and arrested safely without incident. “Thank you for your assistance,” Cpl. Kiener added in a brief update sent to news media.**

Original story below:

CHILLIWACK — Mounties in Chilliwack say a prisoner has escaped from the Ford Mountain Correctional Centre in the Chilliwack River Valley.

According to a statement from Chilliwack RCMP spokesperson Corporal Carmen Kiener, police say Michael Lund escaped from Ford Mountain on Monday night, April 29 at approximately 11 p.m. Chilliwack RCMP says they are actively looking for Lund and are asking that the public be watchful for him as well.

Michael Lund is described as:

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• Height: 6’1”
• Weight: 175 lbs
• Hair: Brown
• Eyes: Brown
• Ethnicity: Caucasian male
• 49 years of age

Police suspect that Lund has changed clothes since his escape. As a result, no clothing description is available to the public.

Mounties are warning the public not to approach Lund if he is seen, but to call 9-1-1 immediately. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.