Dangerous convict may be in Peace River area

PEACE RIVER, AB – RCMP believe an escaped convict may be in the Peace River area.

A Canada-wide manhunt continues for 42-year-old William Bicknell, who overpowered a prison guard who was driving him back to Drumheller Institution from a visit with his sister in Edmonton on March 10th.

The 6’6”, 500 lb convicted killer hasn't been seen since.

Investigators believe Bicknell may recently have been in the Peace River area driving a stolen 2009 Grey Chevrolet Impala with Alberta license plate CXE-602.

Bicknell is considered armed and dangerous. He has brown hair and hazel eyes with a fair complexion. He has a number of tattoos including full sleeves on both arms, a unicorn on his left shoulder, a cobra on his left arm and a heart on his chest.

Anyone who may have seen Bicknell is asked to call Crime Stoppers immediately.