Police hunting for high-risk sex offender who removed monitoring device

LLOYDMINSTER, Sask. – RCMP are asking the public to be on the lookout for 48-year-old Michael Sean Stanley who is a high-risk sex offender.

RCMP say Stanley left Edmonton on Tuesday morning, went to Lloydminster and cut off his electronic monitoring bracelet.

The bracelet was found on a business’s roof in the 4300-block of 54 Avenue.

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Mounties say Stanley has a long history of sexual offences and has taken kids from playgrounds in the past.

He is wanted for breach of his court release conditions.

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Stanley is described as Métis, 5’9″, 190 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes.

He may be driving a purple 1996 Chevrolet Trail Blazer with Alberta licence plate BHD1954.

Police are advising the public not to approach Stanley, as he has a violent disposition.

Anyone with information is asked to contact their local RCMP detachment or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.