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RCMP search near Prince Albert penitentiary for missing man Troy Napope

Troy Cecil Napope, 23, a man whose burnt-out car was found in May 2015, is now considered to have been the victim of a homicide, although RCMP are still looking for his body.

The missing 23-year-old man's case is considered a homicide

Officers from the RCMP Major Crime Unit North and the Prince Albert Police are searching around the Saskatchewan Federal Penitentiary for signs of a missing man.

Officers from the RCMP Major Crime Unit North and the Prince Albert Police are searching around the Saskatchewan Federal Penitentiary for signs of a missing man.

Troy Cecil Napope, 23, a man whose burnt-out car was found in May 2015, is now considered to have been the victim of homicide, although RCMP are still looking for his body. He was last seen at a party in Prince Albert. 

RCMP said based on new information from their investigation, there will be a search around the penitentiary.

23-year-old Troy Napope's remains were found in a slough just outside Prince Albert on April 20. (RCMP)
RCMP are also asking anyone who resides within a 10 kilometre area west of the penitentiary to search their property and outer buildings.

Investigators are asking that anyone with more information on Napope's whereabouts contact the RCMP Major Crime Unit North at 1-306-975-8952, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).