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Update (Dec. 14): Vancouver police say Christopher Russell Schafer has been arrested in Vancouver without incident. He remains in custody.

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Original story (Dec. 12): Vancouver police are on the lookout for a high-risk offender who failed to return to his halfway house on Dec. 10.

A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for Christopher Russell Schafer, 39, who has an extensive criminal history and is on a long-term supervision order after serving time for break-and-enter, sexual assault, uttering threats and assaulting a police officer.

Police describe Schafer as 5-feet-8, 168 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He has a tattoo that says “WANDA LEE” on the left side of his neck.

Anyone who sees Schafer, or has information on his whereabouts, is asked to call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.



