Winnipeg News



City cops keeping eye on B.C. sicko
Forced here after bestiality conviction



By BOB HOLLIDAY, STAFF REPORTER


A man who took the meaning of puppy love too far is being watched closely by the Winnipeg police sex-crime unit.

The man, who cannot be identified, moved to Winnipeg about a month ago after being forced to move from his long-time home in rural British Columbia.
His crime? The man likes having sex with animals, particularly dogs, and was convicted of having sex with two canines, both of whom were found dead wearing a bra and panties.

HANGING FROM RAFTERS

One dog was found in a garage, hanging from the rafters. The other was found in a ditch near the man's home.

"We are aware of him and have made the uniform officers aware also," said Staff Sgt. Boyd Campbell, of the sex-crimes unit. "Our high risk offender unit is building a profile on the man."

Boyd's greatest concern is the possibility "this is an escalating offence. Hopefully we are wrong but there is enough concern."

PUBLIC PRESSURE

If the profile warrants further action, said Boyd, police would apply for a full-scale public notification.

DNA was used to convict the man who is about halfway through his three-year probation for bestiality. Public pressure forced the man's move to Winnipeg.

"He feared for his safety and got permission to move here and we're stuck with the sick bastard," said a veteran cop, who asked not to be identified.

Winnipeg was alerted to the man's presence by the parole board.