Man who frequents Ottawa wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Evert Telgen, 58, is pictured in an OPP release.

By Natasha O'Neill

Posted Jul 23, 2024 03:06:54 PM.

Last Updated Jul 23, 2024 03:12:00 PM.

Ontario Provincial Police released a plea to the public to keep an eye out for Evert Telgen.

The 58-year-old is serving a seven year sentence for possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon and possession of a schedule I/II substance for the purpose of trafficking.

Officials are looking for him due to breaching his day parole.

Police are now looking for him and issued a warrant for his arrest Canada-wide. Telgen is described as Caucasian, 6’2”, about 220 pounds with brown hair and eyes. He has tattoos on his upper right arm of a dreamcatcher and Merlin and a tattoo of hearts on his chest.

Telgen is known to frequent Brockville, Kingston and Ottawa.

Any information please contact Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477, the Provincial ROPE Squad Main Office at 416-808-5900.

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