Edmonton Police Service

07/04/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/04/2024 11:03

Public information and warning: Violent Sexual Offender Released

Public information and warning: Violent Sexual Offender Released

For Immediate Release:04-Jul-2024 @ 10:45 AM
MRU #:HR24R010

In the interest of public safety, the Edmonton Police Service is issuing the following warning: David Hay is a convicted violent sexual offender, and the Edmonton Police Service has reasonable grounds to believe he will commit another violent offence against someone while in the community.

Hay will be residing in Edmonton after he is released from jail. He is currently subject to a court order, with conditions, and will be managed by the Behavioural Assessment Unit of the Edmonton Police Service.

Hayis a sexual offender who has been violent in the past, resulting in physical harm to his victims in the commission of offences. Hayhas victimized a number of adolescent females in a sexual manner.

Hayhas been placed on a series of court ordered conditions including:

  • He must live at a residence approved by his Supervisor and must not change that address until he has received written approval from his Supervisor.
  • He must abide by a curfew of 9 PM to 6 AM daily unless a varied time is approved in writing by his Supervisor.
  • He must not travel out of the City of Edmonton without written approval of his Supervisor.
  • He must not be in possession of weapons of any kind, including knives (except in his residence or at a restaurant, for the sole purpose of consuming a meal) bear spray or dog spray, firearms, ammunition, explosive material, or any weapons whether homemade or otherwise.
  • He must not consume alcohol, illegal drugs or intoxicating substances.

Anyone with any information about any potential breaches of these conditions by Haycan contact the EPS at 780-423-4567.

The Edmonton Police Service is issuing this information and warning after careful deliberation of all related issues, including privacy concerns, in the belief that it is clearly in the public interest to inform the members of the community.

David Hay (23 yrs.)

Height: 170 cm (5'7")

Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs.)

Eyes: blue

Hair: brown

Members of the public are advised that the intent of this process is to enable citizens to take suitable precautionary measures. Releasing this information is NOT intended to encourage people to engage in any form of vigilante action.

This information is released under the authority of the FOIP Act, RSA 2000, C. F-25.

The information in this release is that which was verifiable prior to the release time indicated. Continued investigation and review could result in additional information or clarification.

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