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Public urged to remain vigilant as convicted offender considered high risk to re-offend against adult females

WINNIPEG – Manitoba Crime Report – The Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit (MIHRSOU) has issued a public safety notice regarding Michael Curtis THOMAS, 31, a convicted offender considered high risk to re-offend in a sexually violent manner against adult females.

THOMAS was released on statutory release from Stony Mountain Institution on May 13, 2025, after serving a sentence for Aggravated Sexual Assault. He is expected to reside in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

This notification is intended to support community awareness and safety. Authorities stress that any form of vigilante behavior or harassment toward Mr. Thomas will not be tolerated.

Criminal Background and Risk Assessment

THOMAS has an extensive violent criminal history, including:

• Aggravated Sexual Assault (2021 conviction): Attacked an adult female, sexually assaulted her, choked her unconscious, and assaulted her again. The attack only stopped after a homeowner intervened.

• Assault with a Weapon (2020 conviction): Stabbed an acquaintance multiple times with a concealed kitchen knife and attacked a second victim.

• Weapons and property crime convictions: Includes multiple breaches of court orders, carrying prohibited weapons, and possession of stolen property.

Despite completing some treatment programs, authorities assess that THOMAS remains a high risk to re-offend in a sexually violent manner against adult females.

Release Conditions in Place Until January 2027

Upon release, THOMAS will be under strict conditions, including:

• No alcohol or drug use, except prescribed medications.

• Mandatory participation in treatment programs addressing emotions, sexual deviance, and substance abuse.

• Residency at a location approved by the Correctional Service of Canada.

• No association with known criminals or substance abusers.

• Prohibition on contact with victims or unsupervised relationships with females without immediate disclosure to his parole officer.

• Lifetime weapons ban.

Description of Offender

• Name: Michael Curtis THOMAS

• DOB: June 22, 1993

• Height: 168 cm (5’6”)

• Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs)

• Hair: Black

• Eyes: Brown

• Race: Indigenous

Distinctive tattoos include symbols and names on his hands, arms, legs, face, chest, and back.

Public Advisory and Reporting Information

This information is shared to help community members make informed safety decisions.
If you have any information regarding Michael Curtis Thomas, please contact:

• Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit: (431) 489-8056

• Winnipeg Police Service: (204) 986-6222

• Local RCMP Detachment

• Manitoba Crime Stoppers: (204) 786-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 (toll-free)

• Submit tips online: www.p3tips.com

For media inquiries, contact the Winnipeg Police Service Public Information Officer at (204) 986-3061.