Winnipeg Police issue warning after sex-offender released back into public
Posted March 15, 2021 10:28 pm.
WINNIPEG (CityNews) – Winnipeg Police Service and the RCMP is advising the public of the release of a convicted sex offender.
The Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit (MIHRSOU), says Winston George Thomas, 43, was released from Headingley Correctional Centre on Monday, after serving a sentence for Assaulting a Peace Officer.
“Thomas has a history of sexual and violent offences and numerous breaches of probation order and recognizance,” Winnipeg Police said in a statement.
“Although he participated in some treatment programming in the past, Thomas is still considered high risk to re-offend in a sexual and/or sexually violent manner. All females, both adults and children are at risk.”
Thomas’ criminal record includes:
- Convictions for sexual assault;
- Break enter and commit sexual assault;
- Aggravated assault;
- Assault;
- Assault peace officer;
- Resist arrest and numerous breaches of probation and;
- Recognizance orders.
Thomas is expected to take up residence in Winnipeg.
