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Wanted: Convicted kidnapper known to frequent Sudbury is on the run

Public’s help sought in finding Reginald Heffern
Sudbury.com Staff
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The OPP’s ROPE Squad is on the hunt for federal offender Reginald Heffern for breaching parole. Heffern is serving time for kidnapping, assault causing bodily harm and violating his probation order. He’s known to frequent the Greater Sudbury area. (Police handout)

A convicted kidnapper known to frequent the Greater Sudbury area is on the run from police after breaching parole.

Reginald Heffern is serving a five-year sentence for kidnapping (unlawful confinement), assault causing bodily harm and for twice failing to comply with a probation order.

The OPP’s Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating Heffern, who is being sought on a Canada-wide warrant. 

Heffern, 33, stands 5-11, and weighs 170 lbs. He has a fair complexion, blue eyes and blonde hair, though he currently has a shaved head. 

The offender is known to frequent the Greater Sudbury region. 

Anyone with information in regards to the whereabouts of Heffern is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll free at 866-870-ROPE (7673). You can also call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or call 9-1-1.