Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has launched a public search for an inmate who fled from a minimum-security facility on the first day of the new year. Authorities are asking for assistance in locating Shelby Crane, 33, who escaped from the Stan Daniels Healing Centre in Edmonton on January 1, 2026.
Details of the New Year's Day Escape
The escape occurred from the Stan Daniels Healing Centre, a facility operated by Correctional Service Canada that focuses on Indigenous healing and reintegration. Police released Crane's name and details to the public on January 4, 2026, after confirming his absence from the centre. The EPS did not immediately disclose the specific circumstances that allowed Crane to leave the facility, but confirmed the investigation is active and ongoing.
Public Assistance Requested by Police
In their public appeal, the Edmonton Police Service urged anyone with information on Shelby Crane's whereabouts to contact them immediately. They have not specified whether Crane is considered dangerous, but standard procedure involves public notification when an inmate is unlawfully at large. The police are coordinating with Correctional Service Canada to recapture the individual.
Background on the Stan Daniels Healing Centre
The Stan Daniels Healing Centre is a minimum-security facility that provides a culturally-specific environment for Indigenous offenders. It is part of a broader correctional strategy aimed at rehabilitation. Escapes from such centres are relatively rare but prompt significant police response when they occur. The EPS has not indicated if additional security reviews will be conducted at the facility following this incident.
The search continues as EPS officers follow up on leads and review available footage. Authorities remind the public not to approach Crane but to call police with any relevant sighting information.
