SAULT STE. MARIE – NEWS: The Ontario Provincial Police’s Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s help in locating Nicholas Pears, a federal offender who is currently unlawfully at large following a breach of his Statutory Release conditions.
A Canada-Wide Warrant has been issued for Pears, who is known to frequent the Sault Ste. Marie area.
Offender Description:
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Name: Nicholas PEARS
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Age: 57
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Height: 5’9” (175 cm)
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Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg)
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Hair: Brown
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Eyes: Brown
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Tattoos:
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Skull and dragon on right upper arm
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Reaper and clown face on left arm
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Devil on shoulder
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Barbed wire on right wrist
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Pears is currently serving a sentence of six years and five months for the following offences:
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Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking
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Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition
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Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order
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Failure to comply with conditions of an undertaking
Public Urged to Report Information
Authorities advise the public not to approach Pears if seen. Anyone with information about his whereabouts or who may have had contact with him is urged to call:
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R.O.P.E. Squad: 416-808-5900
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Toll-Free: 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE)
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Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
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Or dial 9-1-1 immediately in case of direct contact or emergency.
