A public warning has been issued by the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) regarding the release of a violent sexual offender that police suspect will reoffend.
On Saturday, the EPS released a statement saying that David Hay is set to be released from custody and will reside in Edmonton with conditions from a court order. Hay will be supervised by the Behavioural Assessment Unit.
Hay is 22-years-old, five-foot-seven and 165 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair. He sometimes goes by the alias Chance Morgan.
Police said that Hay is a sexual offender who has committed multiple physical assaults, often believed to be random attacks on victims he does not know.
Hay has several conditions upon his release, including a curfew of 9pm-6am and he cannot be within 100 metres of a public park, public swimming area, daycare, school, playground. recreational centre, community centre, library or any other area where children are likely to be.
Hay also cannot be in the presence of children under the age of 16 unless he was in the company of an approved adult who is aware of his criminal record.
Additionally, Hay is not permitted to leave the city of Edmonton or change his home address without authorization and cannot consume alcohol or drugs.
Edmonton police are worried that even with Hay’s conditions in place that there is still “reasonable grounds to believe he will commit another violent offence against someone while in the community.”
“Anyone with any information about any potential breaches of these conditions or concerning behaviour by David Hay can contact EPS at 780-423-4567,” said police in the release.
