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Police seek help to corral federal offender known to frequent Barrie

James Christopher DeBruin is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant; He is serving two-year sentence for various charges
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James Christopher DeBruin. Photo provided by the Ontario Provincial Police.

NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada-wide warrant as a result of their breach of statutory release.  

James Christopher DeBruin is described as a caucasian male, 45 years of age, 6'1" (185cm), 159 lbs (72kgs) with short brown hair and hazel eyes. He has numerous tattoos, such as 'DRAGON' on his right arm, demons, skull, mask on his right leg,  masks, heart, angel forever on his left calf, and 17 dots in the shape of a cross on his left hand to name a few.    

He is serving a 2-year sentence for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, impaired driving, mischief, break and enter and assault with intent to resist arrest.

The offender is known to frequent the Greater Toronto Area, Kitchener and Barrie, Ontario.  

Anyone having contact with this offender or information in regards to their whereabouts is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll free at 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE) or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or call 9-1-1.  

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