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Vancouver police say man wanted on Canada-wide warrant back in custody

Police say Marcel Lawson, 40, has a history of serious sexual offences, and is at risk to reoffend. .
Police say Marcel Lawson, 40, has a history of serious sexual offences, and is at risk to reoffend. . Vancouver police

Vancouver police say a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for breaking his long-term supervision order is now in custody.

Marcel Lawson, 40, was under a court order to stay in hospital while getting medical treatment, but walked away.

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Police say he has a history of serious sexual offences, and is at risk to reoffend.

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He remains in custody.

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