News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, October 5, 2018     Community Notification – High-Risk Sex Offender The Manitoba Integrated High-Risk Sex Offender Unit (MIHRSOU) advises that convicted sex offender, Burton Randy THOMAS, a 45-year-old male, was released from federal custody on October 4, 2018. Upon release, THOMAS will be subject to a ten year Long Term Supervision Order and a lifetime weapons prohibition order. THOMAS is expected to take up residence in Winnipeg, Manitoba.             THOMAS was convicted of that offence and on April 6, 2010 was designated a Long Term Offender. He received a total sentence of fourteen years (which includes pre-sentence custody credit of 5 years and 6 months). Upon release, THOMAS will be subject to a ten year Long Term Supervision Order and a lifetime weapons prohibition order. THOMAS is expected to take up residence in Winnipeg, Manitoba.     THOMAS has a history of sexual, violent and other offences. Although he participated in some treatment programming in the past, THOMAS is still considered high risk to re-offend in a sexual manner. Females are at risk of sexual violence.     If you have information about THOMAS, please call the Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit at (204) 984-1888. You may also contact the Winnipeg Police Service at (204) 986-6222, your local RCMP Detachment, or Manitoba Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-8477 or toll free at 1-800-222-8477. For media inquiries, please contact the Winnipeg Police Service Public Information Officer at (204) 986-3061.     Additional information can be found at: www.winnipeg.ca/police/TakeAction/docs/brochure/personal_safety_sexual_assault.pdf  www.winnipeg.ca/police/TakeAction/docs/brochure/streetproofing_children.pdf For further information contact either:    Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer    Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer    Constable Tammy Skrabek, Public Information Officer    Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs        Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe.        Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.