THUNDER BAY, ON – The Ontario Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is asking for the public’s help to locate Denis Bernard, a federal offender wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for breaching his statutory release conditions. Bernard is known to frequent the Thunder Bay area.
Offender Description
Denis Bernard is described as:
- Indigenous Male, 40 years old
- Height: 5’11” (180 cm)
- Weight: 150 lbs (68 kg)
- Hair: Black, worn in braids
- Eyes: Brown
Bernard has several distinctive tattoos, including:
- Front of Neck: “Jazz”
- Left and Right Arms: Bear paws
- Left Upper Arm: Skull
- Right Arm: Tribal Art Skull
- Right Forearm: “One, Nish” with a skull and safety pin
- Right and Left Forearms: Feathers
- Right Upper Arm: “Denis”
- Right Thumb: “NS”
- Abdomen: “Merciless”
Criminal Background
Bernard is currently serving a 2-year, 8-month, and 15-day sentence for manslaughter.
How the Public Can Help
Do not approach Bernard if you see him, contact police.
Anyone with information about Denis Bernard’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll-free at 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE). Alternatively, tips can be submitted anonymously to Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or in case of an immediate sighting, please call 9-1-1.
