High-risk sex offender living in Vancouver, may re-offend

VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Young women are being warned to be careful now that a sex offender is living in Vancouver.

Police have issued a public warning about Cameron Eugene Ratelle. They say the 38-year-old poses a significant harm to the safety of women between the ages of 16 to 25-years-old.

Ratelle is a federal offender who was previously convicted of a sexual assault against a person under the age of 18, as well as university women living on campuses in Ontario. The VPD was told earlier this week that Ratelle would be living at a halfway house in Vancouver.

“The Correctional Service of Canada has assessed Ratelle as a moderate to high risk for violent and sexual re-offending. Since becoming aware of Ratelle’s presence in Vancouver, the VPD’s High Risk Offender Unit has reviewed his recent behaviour, and believe that a public warning is prudent,” says Constable Jason Doucette.

Ratelle is described as black, 5’8″ tall, 185 lbs., with a stocky build, shaved head, brown eyes, and he often uses hearing aids.

He is bound by several conditions

  • Not to go on the property of any educational institute or school (including university campuses)
  • Not to be in the presence of anyone under the age of 18 years of age without permission
  • Abide by daily curfew from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
  • Not to possess, purchase or consume alcohol or non-prescription drugs
  • Not to possess, purchase or access pornography
  • Not to access any internet site or access any computer
  • Must reside at a community correctional centre or community residential facility

 

If you see him breaking any of those conditions, you are asked to call 911 immediately.

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