Media advisory
Inmate escapes from Southeast Regional Correctional Centre
February 13, 2026
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Shediac, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP
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February 13, 2026 (12:20 p.m.): Due to the length of time this incident has been ongoing, the NB RCMP has issued an Alert Ready message for the Province of New Brunswick to help locate Todd John Lewis, who escaped from the Southeast Regional Correctional Centre in Shediac. Please do not pick up hitchhikers and report anything suspicious to police immediately.
The Shediac RCMP is searching for a man who escaped from the Southeast Regional Correctional Centre on Lino Road in Shediac, N.B.
On February 12, 2026, at approximately 5: 22 p.m., 35-year-old Todd John Lewis escaped the jail by jumping the fence and ran off on foot towards Route 15. He was previously charged with weapon related offences.
Police were advised of the escape at 12:28 a.m. on February 13, and patrols were made, but Lewis has not yet been located.
He is described as being approximately five feet seven inches (170 centimetres) tall and weighing approximately 146 pounds (66 kilograms). He has blonde hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing blue pants, a brown coat and a black bonnet. Police believe he could be in the Greater Moncton area.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to not approach him as he may be armed and dangerous, and to contact 911 or the New Brunswick RCMP at 1-888-506-RCMP (7267).
At this time, the incident does not meet the criteria for an Alert Ready message. Should we receive new information concerning the risk to the public, an alert ready message may be considered.
