Brampton detention escape prompts swift police identification efforts

Monday, June 2, 2025, 7:21 pm

Authorities are on high alert after a youth managed to escape a detention facility in Brampton. With police rapidly securing judicial authorization to identify the escapee, efforts are underway to prevent further runway stunts—because while Hollywood loves a good escape, real life has its own bureaucratic pace.

torontosun.com / Toronto teen sought after escaping Brampton detention centre

A 17-year-old from Toronto is wanted after escaping an open detention facility in Brampton. Toronto Police said Peel Regional Police responded Friday at 11:45 a.m. to a radio call for a youth who had escaped custody from the Cuthbert House open detention facility in the Nelson St. W.-Main St. S.…

citynews.ca / Police receive judicial authorization to identify youth who escaped detention facility

Police have obtained judicial authorization to identify a young person who escaped from a detention facility in Brampton while facing human trafficking and armed robbery charges. Lucas Nyilas, 17, of Toronto, is now wanted for escape lawful custody after police say he fled the Cuthbert House Open…

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