The RCMP is informing the public of the release of a High Risk Offender, Shane Leon Smith who will be residing in the Aylesford area of Nova Scotia.

Shane Smith, 36-years-old, will be released from Dorchester Penitentiary on Friday, September 27th after completing a sentence for sexual assaults and other offences. Mr. Smith has been assessed as being a High Risk Offender and has been deemed a high risk to re-offend. His victims have included both males and females ages 4 to 18 years-old.

For two years Mr. Smith will be on numerous conditions including restrictions on any activity, including the internet, that involves contact with children under the age of 16 years or being within 100 meters of any public park, public swimming area, daycare center, school ground or community center where one might reasonably expect children under the age of 16 to be present.

This information is provided to alert members of the public of his presence in our community so they may take suitable precautionary measures. RCMP are warning that any form of vigilante activity or other unreasonable conduct will not be tolerated.

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Source: Release