In the interest of public safety, the Red Deer RCMP are issuing the following information and warning in regard to the release of Kasmier Francis Payou on Nov. 16, 2021, upon completion of his sentence, having served four years and six months for sexual assault. He will be residing in Red Deer.

Payou, 65, is described as:

·         Indigenous male,

·         183cm (6’ 0”),

·         100kg (221lbs),

·         brown hair and brown eyes.

Payou has been convicted of multiple offences including: sexual assault, assault causing bodily harm, assault, uttering threats, and sexual interference.

The RCMP is issuing this information and warning after careful deliberation and consideration of all related issues, including privacy concerns, in the belief that it is clearly in the public interest to inform the members of the community of the release of Payou. The RCMP believes that there is a risk of significant harm to the health and safety of the public.

Members of the public are advised that the intent of the process is to enable members of the public to take suitable precautionary measures and not to embark on any form of vigilante action. Anyone believing that a crime has been or is about to be committed is encouraged to call police. If the matter is felt to be of an urgent nature, please call 911 to report the location and circumstances.

This media release along with a photo of Kasmier Francis Payou is available on the High Risk Offender Website: https://www.alberta.ca/high-risk-offenders.aspx