B.C. man wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested in Alberta

UPDATE Feb. 18, 2019, 6:41 p.m. PT: B.C. RCMP sayTalKalumLaRiviere, 31, has beenarrested in Grande Prairie, Alta.

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Police across the country are on the lookout for a violent B.C. parolee who missed curfew at his designated residence in Prince George more than two weeks ago.

A Canada-wide warrant was issued for Tal Kalum LaRiviere, 31, after he disappeared on Feb. 2. Mounties say they've had no luck tracking him down and are asking the public for help finding him.

According to media reports, LaRiviere received a prison sentence for manslaughter in 2017 for his role in beating a homeless man to death in Vernon, B.C.

LaRiviere is described as a Metis man,6 feet2 inchestall,weighing 194 poundswith brown hair and browneyes. He has connections in Vernonand Grimshaw, Alta., and may be travelling in northern Alberta or B.C.

He's believed to be driving a blue 1994 GMC 1500 pickup truck with the B.C. licence plate MY9880.

Police say that anyone who sees LaRiviere or his truck should call the local RCMP or 911, but should not approach him as he is considered violent. Anonymous tips can be left with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.