Armed robber wanted on Canada-wide warrant could be in Brampton

Brampton residents should be on the look out for a convicted armed robber who may be in the area.

The OPP say its Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Jakob Beisel, wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for breaching a statutory release.

Beisel is currently serving a three year sentence for armed robbery while using a restricted or prohibited firearm, possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order, and fail to comply with sentence.

Police say he is known to frequent the Brampton, Barrie, Orillia, North Bay and Sudbury areas.

Beisel is 22-years-old and is described as a Caucasion male standing 5-feet-8-inches tall. He is approximately 149 (68kgs) with short brown hair and green eyes.

Anyone having contact with Beisel or with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE).

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously  at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or call 9-1-1.