Homicide suspects seen in Meadow Lake, Sask. store in newly released video
CBC News | Posted: July 27, 2019 1:11 AM | Last Updated: July 27, 2019
Surveillance tape captured the pair on July 21
RCMP have released surveillance footage, from July 21, of Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky walking through a hardware store in Meadow Lake, Sask.
Police had previously released images of the men inside the store, which show McLeod in a blue T-shirt and Schmegelsky in a camouflage outfit. The 16-second clip shows the pair turning a corner and appearing to exit the premises without any bags.
The last confirmed sighting of the pair was the next day, in Gillam, Man., prior to a discovery of their torched vehicle on Monday evening. A significant police presence has since moved into that community.
At a Friday afternoon news conference, RCMP Cpl. Julie Courchaine stressed there have been no confirmed sightings of them outside the area of Gillam., where a massive police search is concentrated.
But it's possible, she said, that someone did not recognize the fugitives — who may have recently changed their appearance — and helped them escape.
"Someone may not have been aware of who they were providing assistance to and may now be hesitant to come forward," Courchaine said.
"I want to reiterate the importance of contacting police immediately."
She did not say whether police have any specific evidence that this happened, but said "we remain open to the possibility."