Police search for missing child sex offender
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A known child sex offender is missing in the community after police discovered he failed to make the mandatory report to authorities and were unable to locate him at his last known location.
Officers published information about Laurence Golding, also known as Lawrence John Wiggins, in the Daniel’s Law database.
Crime Command Detective Acting Superintendent Stephen Blanchfield said Golding had failed to achieve his target. reporting requirementsThese may include travel information, personal details or information regarding any contact with a child.
“This information is being released to help community members make informed decisions where there is a legitimate child protection need,” Blanchfield said.
He said details about Golding had been made public. Daniel Law record It was published on Friday – including Golding’s image, name and year of birth – “in accordance with legal requirements”.
Record – name Daniel’s Law It was launched on December 31 following the murder of Sunshine Coast student Daniel Morcombe.
Blanchfield appealed to anyone who may have seen Golding to report it to police immediately.
Brisbane Times It does not suggest Golding committed any further crimes, only that police are investigating his whereabouts.
“If the person is seen in public, do not approach them,” Blanchfield said.
Police said in a statement that the information cannot be used to harass, intimidate or target an individual, which could lead to criminal charges.
state government in march It was revealed that two child sexual abuse offenders were accused after it was discovered that they were bypassing parts of mandatory reporting by following tips from their community.
At the time, police were investigating nine community reports arising from concerns about criminals’ access to children.
Anyone with a concern about a member of the community can report it to Daniel’s Legal registry.
The registry also allows two types of searches that can generate a complete list of offenders who have violated reporting duties and offenders near a selected location.
Sightings can be reported to Policelink on 131 444 or, in emergencies, Triple Zero (000).
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