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Edmonton police locate ‘sexually violent offender’ wanted on warrants

Edmonton police issued arrest warrants for Rodney Gambler, Sept. 30, 2020. Courtesy: Edmonton police

Edmonton police have located a 26-year-old man who was wanted on two counts of breaching a peace bond.

In a news release Wednesday, the Edmonton Police Service said Rodney Gambler allegedly breached conditions of his court order.

Police said Wednesday he “poses a great risk to the public and is considered by police to be a violent and sexually violent offender, most notably while under the influence of any intoxicants.”

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The EPS describes Gambler as 5’10” tall, 165 lbs, with dark brown or black hair and brown eyes.

“He is considered dangerous, is known to carry weapons, and should not be approached,” Edmonton police said in the news release.

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In an updated news release Thursday, police said they had located Gambler.

This was the second time this year Edmonton police had issued arrest warrants for Gambler. He was wanted in May for also allegedly breaching conditions of his court order.

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