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MONTREAL, QC, May 27, 2005 - On May 26, 2005, Oung Rean, an offender on statutory release with a residency condition, failed to return to the Montreal community correctional centre where he was residing by 8:00 p.m.

A warrant of arrest was immediately issued by the Correctional Service of Canada officer on call and the police were notified immediately. The Correctional Service of Canada shared with them all of the relevant information that could lead to the apprehension of this individual as quickly as possible. A Correctional Service of Canada officer who specializes in conducting searches in unlawfully at large cases is also involved in the effort to locate the inmate.

Oung Rean, aged 27, has been serving a sentence of 3 years and 5 months since February 6, 2003 for sexual assault and mischief under $5,000. He stands 180 cm. tall and weighs 74 kg. He has black hair and brown eyes.

The Correctional Service of Canada will conduct an investigation to determine the circumstances of this case of an offender being unlawfully at large.

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For further information, media representatives are asked to contact:

Martin J. van Ginhoven
Acting Director
Montreal Metropolitan District
(514) 283-1777