Serial sex offender Patrick Narrier found after WA police hunt
A convicted serial sex offender who was missing for two days has been located on Thursday after a massive police hunt.
Police put out an alert on Wednesday morning calling for information on his whereabouts in relation to a current investigation.
It is understood Narrier had removed an ankle bracelet that allowed police to track him.
Patrick Lennard Narrier has a long criminal history.
His convictions include sexual assault, armed robbery, burglary and child stealing.
In 1993, armed with a knife, he grabbed a 12-year-old child from her home, took her across the road and punched her several times, before the girl's screams attracted the attention of neighbours.
He then attacked two women in their homes on the same night in 1998. One of the women was sexually assaulted.
Six months ago WAtoday published an in-depth report questioning the wisdom of releasing this man back into the community.
At the time Supreme Court Judge Paul Tottle rescinded the continuing detention order and put in place a new seven year supervision order subject to 50 conditions
He said he was satisfied "to a high degree of probability" there was an unacceptable risk, that if Narrier were not subject to a continuing detention order or a supervision order, he would commit a serious sexual offence. But he said a supervision order incorporating conditions could protect the public.
"He (Narrier) has had the opportunity to reflect on how he must behave in the community in the event that a supervision order is made," Justice Tottle said.
"The prospect of a further period of detention...if he breaches the supervision order will act as a significant personal deterrent."
Attorney- General John Quigley said Narrier would not have been released from jail in November if the WA Liberals hadn't held up legislation.
Mr Quigley said the legislation would have prevented Narrier from being released and blamed the opposition for holding it up in the upper house until December.
Narrier is described as dark skinned, about 180cm tall, solidly built with greying black hair, a moustache and short beard and brown eyes.
Anyone with information is asked to call police immediately on 131 444, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
- with Phil Hickey, AAP