January 18, 2010

Man wanted by RCMP--NOT!

1-18-2010 Canada:

Penticton RCMP are seeking the publics assistance in identifying the persons responsible for posting defamatory posters that have appeared in the City over the past three weeks.

These posters have a photo of a local resident, with captions reading "Convicted Sex Offender" and "rapist, wanted by police."

Sergeant Rick Dellebuur says this individual is neither under investigation nor wanted by police.

“He is the unfortunate victim of a malicious attack. Penticton RCMP advises that the publishing and posting of these notices constitutes the offense of Defamatory Libel, a criminal offense prosecutable under the Criminal Code of Canada,” says Dellebuur.

Anyone with information that could assist in identifying the persons responsible is asked to contact Penticton RCMP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8577. ..Source..

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