[Published information via HRP Release]

UPDATE

Halifax Regional Police had previously issued a media release seeking assistance from the media and public in locating 20-year-old Owen Ross Gibson-Skeir of East Preston on an arrest warrant.  Mr. Gibson-Skeir was arrested by members of the RCMP in Cole Harbour at approximately 6:30  this morning.  He is presently in custody being interviewed by Investigators with the Special Enforcement Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division in relation to the noted offences.  Mr. Gibson-Skeir will be remanded for the weekend and appear in Halifax Provincial Court on Monday March 21st on charges of procuring a person under the age of 18, trafficking a person under the age of 18, sexual assault, invitation to sexual touching, sexual interference, assault, uttering threats, advertising sexual services, material benefit from trafficking a person under the age of 18, material benefit from sexual services and breach of probation.

Halifax Regional Police would like to the thank members of the public and media for their assistance in this matter.

[Original Release]

[Information provided via HRP Release]

Police request public’s assistance locating wanted man – Owen Gibson-Skeir

Investigators with the Special Enforcement Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted for trafficking a person under the age of 18 and other related offences.

Earlier this year, investigators commenced an investigation in relation to a 14-year-old girl being sexually exploited. It’s alleged that an adult male was trafficking the girl in Dartmouth and Halifax between January 10 and March 9, 2016.

Earlier today, an arrest warrant was issued for 20-year-old Owen Ross Gibson-Skeir of East Preston in relation to this investigation. He has been charged with procuring a person under the age of 18, trafficking a person under the age of 18, sexual assault, invitation to sexual touching, sexual interference, assault, uttering threats, advertising sexual services, material benefit from trafficking a person under the age of 18, material benefit from sexual services and breach of probation. He’s described as a light complected black man, 5’8”, 130 lbs., with a slim build and grey eyes, reddish-coloured hair and scruffy reddish-coloured facial hair. He also has visible tattoos on his face, neck and hands.

Gibson-Skeir is believed to still be in Halifax at this time. He is considered dangerous and members of the public should not approach him or try to take matters into their own hands, and should call 9-1-1 if they see him. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Owen Gibson-Skeir is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or texting a tip – Tip 202 + your message to 274637.

Source: Media Release