Police request public’s assistance locating man mistakenly released from correctional facility

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November 8, 2014 - The photo of Mr. Kent has been removed as he has been located.

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Halifax Regional Police is asking for the public’s assistance locating Eliahs Knudsen Kent, age 22, who was mistakenly released from custody this morning from the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility (CNSCF) in Dartmouth.

Police received a call at 9:18 a.m. from CNSCF and officers are actively looking for him. Mr. Kent has a history of violence and police remind citizens to not approach him. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Halifax Regional Police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or texting a tip - Tip 202 + your message to 274637.