‘High-risk’ sexual offender living in Vanier, police warn

A high-risk sexual offender is living in the Vanier area, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) said in a press release.

Karl Njolstad, 62, has a history of sexual assault and sexual interference, possessing, forcible confinement and making child pornography.

He poses a risk to the community, particularly children, the OPS press release reads. Police are concerned that he may commit similar offences in the future.

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Njolstad is subject to multiple conditions:

Police are asking anyone aware of potential breaches of Njolstad’s conditions not to approach him but to contact the Ottawa Police Service High-Risk Offender Management Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 4395 or 9-1-1 in case of an emergency.