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High-Risk Sex Offender Who Cut Off Electronic-monitoring Bracelet Arrested

, 24 Feb, 2020 07:08 PM

    Vancouver Police has arrested high-risk sex offender Kristjon Olson yesterday evening shortly before 11 p.m.

     

    Olson, a 38-year-old, subject of a public warning on February 22, was wanted for Breach of his recognizance.

     

    Olson remains in custody.

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