Public information and warning: violent sexual offender released

In the interest of public safety, the Edmonton Police Service is issuing the following warning; Leon Halkett, 31, is considered by police to be a violent and sexually violent offender who has preyed on random women, as well as women whom he has been in relationships with.

Halkett will be residing in the Edmonton area. The Edmonton Police Service is seeking a recognizance order on Halkett and he will be closely monitored by the Behavioral Assessment Unit of the Edmonton Police Service.

The Edmonton Police Service is issuing this information and warning after careful deliberation 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.

Leon Halkett, 31
Height: 6’1"
Weight: 150 lbs
Eyes: Brown
             Hair: Black            

Members of the public are advised that the intent of this process is to enable citizens to take suitable precautionary measures. Releasing this information is NOT intended to encourage people to engage in any form of vigilante action.

This information is released under the authority of the FOIP Act, RSA 2000, C. F-25.