The Manitoba Integrated High-Risk Sex Offender Unit (MIHRSOU) has issued a public warning regarding Winston George THOMAS, a 48-year-old convicted sex offender considered a high risk to re-offend sexually against women and children.
THOMAS was released from Headingley Correctional Centre on June 24, 2025, after serving a 507-day sentence for multiple breaches of his probation order, including failing to comply with a curfew, report to his probation officer, and moving without permission. He is expected to reside in Winnipeg.
Criminal History and Risk to Public
THOMAS has an extensive criminal record, including convictions for:
- Sexual Assault (involving a 13-year-old female and adult women)
- Break and Enter to Commit Sexual Assault
- Aggravated Assault
- Assault on a Peace Officer with a Weapon
- Multiple breaches of court orders
Despite participating in some treatment programs, authorities assess him as a high risk to re-offend sexually or violently against females of any age.
Release Conditions
THOMAS will be under supervised probation until December 23, 2026, with strict conditions, including:
- A daily curfew (10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.) with compliance checks
- Banned from consuming alcohol or drugs
- Prohibited from owning or carrying weapons (lifetime ban in place)
- Must attend all mandated counselling and treatment programs
- Cannot move residences without probation approval
Public Assistance Sought
MIHRSOU urges the public to report any sightings or concerning behavior involving THOMAS.
Description:
- Name: Winston George THOMAS
- DOB: April 10, 1977
- Height: 5’10” (178 cm) | Weight: 234 lbs (106.5 kg)
- Appearance: Indigenous, black hair, brown eyes
- Tattoos: Tiger on right arm | Scar: Left side of face
To report information:
- MIHRSOU: (431) 489-8056
- Winnipeg Police: (204) 986-6222
- RCMP or local police
- Manitoba Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477
Authorities stress that vigilantism will not be tolerated and advise the public to take precautions rather than engage in unlawful actions.
