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Police issue warning about high-risk sex offender last seen in Victoria

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Police are warning the public about a dangerous high-risk sex offender believed to be in Victoria.

VicPD is looking to locate 56-year-old Scott Jones who is a court designated dangerous offender wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for being unlawfully at large.

In a release late Friday night, police say Jones has a history of violent sexual offences and warn the public to call 911 if they see him.

Jones is described as a Caucasian man, 5’2” and 150 pounds with short grey or balding hair and green eyes. He was last seen in the 500-block of Johnston Street wearing a black rain jacket, jeans, and a white bike helmet. He may be riding a new electric scooter

If you see him, do not approach, and immediately call 911.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the VicPD non-emergency line at 250-995-7654 or report anonymously through Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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