OAK GROVE -- A cross-dressing sexual predator has been released from jail to serve probation under supervision by community corrections officers.

Thomas Lee Benson, 39, who dressed as a woman to enter the women's locker room at

, while he completes probation in October 2016.

Benson was convicted of sexually abusing children 18 years ago and has a history of dressing as a woman. He was

of second-degree criminal trespassing, unlawful entry into a motor vehicle and frequenting a place where children regularly congregate -- a crime for predatory sex offenders.

Sgt. Adam Phillips,

spokesman, said Benson was convicted of first-degree sexual abuse and paying to view child pornography. In 2001, he was convicted of second-degree trespassing for entering a locker room at an aquatic center. Seven years later, he was convicted of unlawful contact with a child.

"Mr. Benson has been known to dress as a female to gain access to undressed minor females by frequenting restrooms, dressing rooms, changing rooms, aquatic centers and pool locker rooms," Phillips said. "Mr. Benson has been know to use money, candy and threats to gain access to his victims."

Phillips said Benson is prohibited from having contact with anyone under the age of 18.

Phillips urged anyone who observes any violations or misconduct to

or by calling him at 503-655-8733 during weekdays or at 503-655-8262 during nights and weekends.

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