Sex offender arrested by Transit Police for alleged attempt to lure girls with teddy bear

Transit Police has arrested an infamous sex offender at SkyTrain’s New Westminster Station for allegations that he stared at a young group of girls and looked down their shirts.

According to Global BC, a passenger on the train heading to Sapperton Station approached Transit Police on Sunday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. Along with the claims of peering down their shirts, the individual reported the man made attempts to engage a conversation with the young girls and even showed them a stuffed teddy bear – which had been sticking out of his pants pocket.

Convicted sex offender James William Conway was later arrested by Transit Police. He has a high risk of re-offending and now faces two new counts of breach of recognizance.

Conway is a 39-year-old caucasian male, 6’4″ tall, 300 lbs, and has brown hair and blue eyes. At the time of the incident, he was wearing Surrey Fire Department branded gear including a golf shirt and ball cap.

Any other individuals who may have seen Conway on SkyTrain last Sunday should contact Transit Police at 604-515-8300 or text at 87-77-77.

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