Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit Community Notification on Winston George Thomas

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Community Notification

The Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit (MIHRSOU) is a joint forces unit of the Winnipeg Police Service and the RCMP. MIHRSOU today provides information regarding Winston George THOMAS, 47 years of age, a convicted sex offender who is considered a high risk to re‑offend in a sexual and/or sexually violent manner against all females, both adults and children.

THOMAS was released from Headingley Correctional Centre, Manitoba, on July 11, 2024, after serving a sentence of 13 months (less than 118 days pre-sentence custody) for 2 counts of failing to comply with his probation order (failing to abide by a curfew and failing to abstain from intoxicants).

THOMAS is expected to take up residence in Winnipeg.

Upon release, THOMAS will be subject to supervised probation until July 10, 2026, and a lifetime weapons prohibition order.

THOMAS has a history of sexual and violent offences and numerous breaches of probation and recognizance orders. Although he participated in some treatment programming in the past, THOMAS is still considered at high risk to re-offend in a sexual and/or sexually violent manner. All females, both adults and children, are at risk.

If you have any information regarding THOMAS and wish to speak directly to a police officer, please call the Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit (MIHRSOU) at (431) 489-8056 or contact the Winnipeg Police Service at (204) 986-2222, your local RCMP Detachment, or Manitoba Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-8477 or toll-free at 1-800-222-8477.

This information is provided to enable members of the public to take suitable measures to protect themselves. Any vigilante activity or other unreasonable conduct directed at Winston George THOMAS will not be tolerated.

If you have information about Mr. THOMAS, please call the Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit at (431) 489-8056. You may also contact the Winnipeg Police Service at (204) 986-6222, your local RCMP Detachment, or Manitoba Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-8477 or toll free at 1-800-222-8477. For media inquiries, please contact the Winnipeg Police Service Public Information Officer at (204) 986-3061.

DOB: 1977-04-10

Height: 178 cm (5’10”)

Weight: 106.5 kg (234 lbs)

Hair: Black

Eyes: Brown

Race: Indigenous

Distinguishing marks: Scar on left side of the face, Tiger Tattoo on right arm

Background information:

Winston George THOMAS is a 47-year-old male with a lengthy criminal record including convictions for sexual assault, break enter and commit sexual assault, aggravated assault, assault, assault peace officer with a weapon, resist arrest, assault by choking/suffocating and numerous breaches of probation and recognizance orders.

THOMAS’ convictions for sexual assault involved a 13-year-old female stranger and adult female strangers.

THOMAS was released from Headingley Correctional Centre, Manitoba, on July 11, 2024.

Upon release, THOMAS will be subject to supervised probation until July 10, 2026, which includes conditions that:

• prohibit the consumption of alcohol, non-prescription drugs, and other intoxicants;
• prohibit attending 287 Broadway Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
• impose a daily curfew of 10:00 pm – 7:00 am and require compliance with curfew checks;
• require that he attend, participate and complete all assessments, treatments, programming and counselling as directed by probation officer; and
• prohibit owning, possession or carrying a weapon.

THOMAS is also subject to a lifetime weapons prohibition order.

While incarcerated, THOMAS participated in some sex offender programming but is still considered high risk to re-offend in a sexual and/or sexually violent manner against all females, both adults and children.

THOMAS is expected to take up residence in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

This information is provided to enable members of the public to take suitable measures to protect themselves. Any vigilante activity or other unreasonable conduct directed at Winston George THOMAS will not be tolerated.

If you have information about Mr. THOMAS, please call the Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit at (431) 489-8056. You may also contact the Winnipeg Police Service at (204) 986-6222, your local RCMP Detachment, or Manitoba Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-8477 or toll-free at 1-800-222-8477. For media inquiries, please contact the Winnipeg Police Service Public Information Officer at (204) 986-3061.