High-risk offender posing threat to children released in Vancouver
Vancouver Police are warning the public that a high-risk offender was released from custody on Friday.
According to a release from VPD, 53-year-old Kelly Isbister served an 18-month sentence for one count of possession of child pornography and one count of breach of recognizance.
Police say that Isbister poses “a high risk to children and youth — predominantly young boys.”
He is described as 6’4″ and approximately 200 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
VPD said Isbister is bound by the following court-imposed conditions:
- Must report to his bail supervisor.
- Must wear electronic monitoring equipment.
- Must remain in British Columbia unless permission has been given to reside elsewhere.
- Not to have direct or indirect contact with victims or their family members.
- Not to be in places where children under 18 are typically present, including parks, playgrounds, swimming areas, daycares, community centres or theatres.
- Not to have contact directly or indirectly, or be in the presence of any person under the age of 18.
- Not to be intoxicated in a public place.
#VPDNews: High-risk sex offender to reside in Vancouver
Vancouver – Vancouver Police are warning the public that high-risk sex offender Kelly Isbister was released from custody today and will be living in Vancouver.
Isbister, 53, served an 18-month sentence for one count of… pic.twitter.com/qnWTtblnry
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) July 4, 2025
VPD notes that anyone who witnesses Isbister violating any of these conditions is asked to call 911.
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