Armed robbery federal offender may be in Brampton

Police say that a convicted armed robber who breached his statutory release could be in Brampton.

Peel Regional Police conveyed today that the Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad of the Ontario Provincial Police is seeking public assistance locating Jakob Beisel. The federal offender is wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant.

The 22-year-old Beisel is described as a Caucasion male who is five-foot-eight (173 cm) and 150 pounds (68 kg) with short brown hair and green eyes.

It's #WantedWednesday and investigators from the Provincial Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement squad are looking for 22-year-old Jakob Beisel. If you know of his whereabouts, call your local police service or Crime Stoppers. pic.twitter.com/t0gdzc6hRE

— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) May 25, 2022

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

Along with Brampton, Beisel is known to frequent Barrie, North Bay, Orillia and Sudbury.

Anyone who has had contact with Beisel or has nformation in regards to their whereabouts should contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll free at 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE).

Information may also be shared through Peel Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-8477, or online at peelcrimestoppers.ca).