Ottawa Police issue warning over high-risk 'violent' offender living in Centretown

Timothy Leeder (OPS/Handout)

The Ottawa Police Service is warning residents of a violent offender who poses a risk to the community, particularly women, currently living in Centretown.

Police say Timothy Leeder, 58, is a dangerous offender with a history of violence, including sexual assault, since 1994. They believe Leeder poses a risk to the community and are concerned he may commit similar offences in the future.

Leeder is described as a white male, 5 feet 8 inches, medium build, with short salt and pepper hair and brown eyes.

He is subject to the following conditions:

In addition, police say Leeder is to remain in his temporary residence between the hours of 9 p.m. and 9 a.m.

The Ottawa Police says he poses a high risk to reoffend or to breach the terms of his release. He is currently being monitored closely by police and the Correctional Services of Canada.

Anyone who is aware of potential breaches of Leeder's conditions should not approach him and contact the Ottawa Police Service High-Risk Offender Management Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 4395 or 9-1-1 in case of an emergency.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.