Police have announced that this high-risk sex offender, Marinus Willemse, will be residing in Surrey. (Image Credit: Surrey Police Service.)

By Mike Vanden Bosch

High-risk sex offender

Surrey Police warn public about high-risk sex offender living in the community

Feb 13, 2026 | 12:24 PM

SURREY – Police in Surrey are warning the public about a high-risk sex offender who will be residing in the community and is believed to pose a “significant” risk to women and children.

According to a statement issued Friday morning, Surrey Police Service members are warning the public about Marinus Willemse, a 58-year-old male who stands 5’ 11” tall and weighs approximately 225 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.

Willemse is currently on a section 810.2 recognizance with numerous conditions, including the following:

No contact with any victims of offences or which he’s been convicted or any known members of their immediate families
Not to attend within 300 metres of any known residence, place of employment or educational facility of any of the victims or witnesses for which he’s been convicted or any known member of their immediate families
Not to possess any knives, axes, or other sharp bladed instrument used, designed to be used, or intended to be used to cut things, except for possessing a knife when preparing and eating food, or for the purpose of lawful employment, while at or going directly to and from the place of employment
Must not possess or consume alcohol, drugs, or any other intoxicating substances, except with a medical prescription
Must not possess any nylons or pantyhose, or any tool or device that can be used for the purposes of restraint, including but not limited to duct tape, straps, rope, or wire unless specifically needed for onsite employment approved by his bail supervisor
A curfew by being inside the place where he lives and regularly sleeps between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am, except when there is prior permission from his bail supervisor, going directly to and from a healthcare facility because of a medical emergency
Not to attend a public park or public swimming area where persons under the age of 16 years are present or can reasonably be expected to be present, or a daycare centre, school ground, playground or community centre
Must not engage in any form of gambling except with written permission from his bail supervisor
Not to seek or obtain employment or becoming a volunteer in a capacity that involves being in a position of trust or authority towards persons under the age of 16

Surrey Police warn public about high-risk sex offender living in the community

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