(DDM) – The Vancouver Police Department has issued a public warning about a dangerous offender, Tyler Gordon Strathdee, who is now residing at a halfway house in the city following his statutory release.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that Strathdee, who has an extensive criminal history including sexual assault, assault with a weapon, and manslaughter, was released into the community despite ongoing public safety concerns.
Authorities confirmed that Strathdee is serving an 11-year federal sentence that originated from Alberta. His full sentence is expected to expire in 2028, but he was granted statutory release in December 2024 under Canadian law, which allows offenders to serve the final third of their sentence under community supervision.
Following his release, Strathdee reportedly chose to live in Vancouver, where he was placed under strict monitoring conditions at a designated halfway house.
Police records show that in February 2025, Strathdee was rearrested and charged with robbery. However, he was later acquitted of the charge after a trial in the British Columbia Provincial Court.
On Friday, the Vancouver Police confirmed that Strathdee had once again been granted statutory release and is currently residing in Vancouver.
According to police sources, his release is accompanied by several conditions designed to limit his risk to the public.
These include prohibitions on consuming illicit drugs or alcohol, communicating with anyone engaged in criminal activity, or being in the company of sex workers.
Strathdee is also required to report any new or ongoing relationships with women to his parole supervisor immediately.
Vancouver Police say they are closely monitoring his activities and have urged members of the public to report any suspected breach of these conditions without delay.
“Anyone who observes Tyler Gordon Strathdee violating his release terms is asked to contact the Vancouver Police Department right away,” a police spokesperson stated.
Public warnings of this nature are typically issued when an offender’s risk level is assessed as significant enough to warrant community awareness.
Canadian law mandates that high-risk offenders on statutory release remain under the supervision of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) and the Parole Board of Canada, who retain the authority to revoke release if any violations occur.
Strathdee’s case has reignited debate over Canada’s parole system, particularly concerning the statutory release of offenders with violent or sexual crime histories.
Several residents have expressed concern about his presence in Vancouver, with some calling for tighter restrictions on community-based reintegration for high-risk individuals.
Authorities, however, maintain that all necessary supervision and monitoring measures are in place to protect public safety while balancing the rights of offenders under Canadian law.
The Vancouver Police reiterated that maintaining public vigilance is essential and assured citizens that any breach of Strathdee’s release terms will be met with swift enforcement action.