By Jordan Parker

Edmonton RCMP warning residents about recently-released sex offender

Nov 22, 2017 | 1:16 PM

The K Division RCMP in Edmonton is warning residents about the release of a high-risk sex offender.

Robert Ventress is being released following the completion of an 18-month sentence for four Breaches of a Recognizance.

The 47-year-old Caucasian male will be residing in Mundare, Alberta. He is 183 cm (6’0″), weighs 77 kg (169 lbs), and has green eyes and brown hair.  

Previous convictions for sexual offences include sexual assault, possession of child pornography, possession with the purpose of publication and a parole violation.

“The RCMP is issuing this information and warning after careful deliberation and consideration 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 of the release of Robert Ventress,” said a news release.

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The police “believe that there is a risk of significant harm to the health and safety of the public, and in particular, children under the age of 12 years accessed through relationships with adults.”

Members of the public are advised that the intent of the process is to enable members of the public to take suitable precautionary measures and not to embark on any form of vigilante action. Anyone believing that a crime has been or is about to be committed is encouraged to call police. If the matter is believed to be of an urgent nature, please call 911 to report the location and circumstances.