Warning issued about convicted child abductor living in Vancouver

Vancouver Police are warning the public about a convicted child abductor who is now living in the city.

Randall Peter Hopley — a federal offender — poses a risk of “significant harm” to the safety of young boys.

Hopley, 53,  received a six-year sentence for abducting a three-year-old from his home in Sparwood, BC, in 2011.

He has also has been previously been convicted of sexual assault, assault, and break-and-enters.

Hopley has been deemed as high-risk for violent and sexual re-offending by the Correctional Service of Canada.

While he has fully completed his sentence, Hopley must also complete a 10-year supervision order to help him manage his “risk factors.”

Hopley is bound by the following conditions:

• Not to be in, near, or around places where children under the age of 16 are likely to congregate, such as elementary and secondary schools, parks, swimming pools and recreational centres, unless accompanied by an adult previously approved in writing by his parole supervisor.
• Not to be the presence of any children under the age of 16 unless accompanied by a responsible adult who knows his criminal history, and has been previously approved in writing by his parole supervisor.
• Abide by daily curfew from 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Hopley is a white, 5’9″, and 150 lbs. He has brown hair and hazel eyes and often has a beard.

Anyone who sees Randall Hopley in violation of any of these conditions is asked to call 9-1-1 immediately.

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