Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION    Friday, December 21, 2012   The Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit (MIHRSOU) is a joint forces unit of the Winnipeg Police Service and the RCMP.  MIHRSOU today provides information regarding William Rupert ASTLE, 77 years of age, a convicted sex offender who is considered a high risk to become involved in further sexual offences.   Astle will be released from Headingley Correctional Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba on December 22, 2012.  He is expected to take up residence in the city of Winnipeg.    Upon release, Astle will be under the terms of a probation order.   Astle has a history of sexual offences in relation to children, including Indecent Assault, Sexual Interference and Indecent Exposure as well as many other criminal offences. Although Astle participated in some sex offender treatment programs while in prison, he is still considered a high risk to re-offend.   Female children are at risk of sexual exploitation.     Community Notification This information is provided to enable members of the public to take suitable measures to protect themselves.  Any form of vigilante activity or other unreasonable conduct directed at Mr. ASTLE will not be tolerated.         Name:  William Rupert ASTLE   DOB:  1935-10-07   Height:  5' 07" (170 cm.)   Weight:  169 lbs (77 kg.)   Hair:  Grey   Eyes:   Blue   Race:   Caucasian   Distinguishing marks: None.     IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT ASTLE  PLEASE CALLMIHRSOU AT (204)984-1888. FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT THE WINNIPEG POLICE SERVICE INFORMATION OFFICER AT 986-3061.    Background information:   William Rupert ASTLE is a 77 year-old male with a criminal record for sexual offences against children as well as numerous other criminal offences.   Astle's most recent conviction was for failing to comply with his Probation Order.  He received a sentence of 168 days followed by a 3 year Probation Order.   While in custody, Astle received some sex offender treatment.  However, he is still considered a high risk to re-offend.  Female children are at risk of sexual exploitation.   Astle is expected to take up residence in the city of Winnipeg.   This information is also displayed on the Manitoba Justice Sex Offender Website: www.gov.mb.ca/justice/notification.   The following link will provide the public with information they may utilize to "Streetproof" and educate children about Sexual Abuse.    http://www.winnipeg.ca/police/TakeAction/docs/brochure/streetproofing_children.pdf   This information is provided to enable members of the public to take suitable measures to protect themselves.  Any form of vigilante activity or other unreasonable conduct directed at William Rupert Astle will not be tolerated.   If you have information about Mr. Astle please call the Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit (MIHRSOU) at 204-984-1888.   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca   Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police

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