Repeat Sex Offender At Large After Fleeing From Residence After a Search Warrant; Peterborough Police Issue Public Safety Alert

The Peterborough Police Service has issued a public safety alert and is searching for a repeat sexual offender Jason Outhwaite who fled from his residence shortly after a search warrant was conducted there on Thursday.

Photo by David Tuan BUi.

The evidence recovered, as a result of the search warrant, has led Investigators to believe that reasonable and probable grounds exist for charges of possession of child pornography. A warrant for the arrest of the 46-year-old for possession of child pornography has been issued. 

It is believed Outhwaite is operating an older-style white Dodge Ram pick-up truck with Ontario License plate ‘BW88604.’  

Outhwaite is described as:

  • 5’9 and 190 lbs.

  • Medium build

  • Receding black and grey hair and brown eyes

  • He is known to wear prescription glasses

Outhwaite has a history of sexual assault and has multiple convictions of sexual offences against children. 

Anyone who has seen Outhwaite or knows his whereabouts is asked to call 911.

Crime Stoppers will also take tips anonymously at Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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