Police warn of ‘high risk’ and ‘violent offender’ living in Centretown
Posted Feb 2, 2024 04:10:35 PM.
Last Updated Feb 2, 2024 05:19:37 PM.
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) are advising the Ottawa community of a man police describe as a “violent offender” currently living in the Centretown area of Ottawa.
58-year-old Timothy Leeder has been deemed a high-risk violent offender since 1994, OPS say in a recent release.
OPS believe Leeder poses a high risk to the community, women in particular. He has a history of violent behaviour including sexual and aggravated assault.
Police believe he presents a risk to the community and are concerned that he may commit similar offences in the future.
He is described as:
- White male
- 5 feet 8 inches tall
- Medium build
- Short hair, salt and pepper in colour
- Brown eyes
According to the release from OPS, Leeder is subject to the following conditions:
- Not to consume, purchase or possess illegal drugs.
- Not to consume, purchase or possess alcohol.
- No direct or indirect contact with past victim in Guelph, Ont. and members of their family.
- Do not associate or communicate with any person believed to be involved in criminal activity.
- Not to enter establishments where the primary source of income is derived from the sale or consumption of alcohol.
- Remain within his temporary residence between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.
If you become aware of a possible breach of these conditions, do not approach him and contact the Ottawa Police Service High-Risk Offender Management Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 4395. Call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.
