Police are warning the public that a sex offender, who was released from jail on Friday and will be living in Vancouver, poses a high risk to children, predominately boys.
Kelly Isbister, 53, served an 18-month sentence for one count of possession of child pornography and one count of breach of recognizance.
The Vancouver Police Department released his photograph and a description to warn the public that he was being released on Friday, July 4.
"Vancouver Police believe compelling reasons exist to warn the public that he poses a high risk to children and youth — predominantly boys — in the community," VPD Const. Tania Visintin said in a media release.
Isbister is under a number of court-imposed conditions and anyone who witnesses him in violation of them should call 911.
He is bound by these conditions:
- Must report to his bail supervisor
- Must wear electronic monitoring equipment
- Must remain in British Columbia unless permission has been given to reside elsewhere
- Not to have direct or indirect contact with victims or their family members
- Not to be in places where children under 18 are typically present including parks, playgrounds, swimming areas, daycares, community centres or theatres
- Not to have contact directly or indirectly, or be in the presence of, any person under the age of 18
- Not to be intoxicated in a public place
Isbister is six feet four inches tall and weighs 200 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes.
