Police in York Region say a convicted sex offender who failed to appear in court for a sentencing hearing last week is back in custody.
An arrest warrant was issued Saturday for 32-year-old Ryan Vandenakker of Newmarket, who was convicted in April of three counts of sexual assault involving separate victims between 2018 and 2021.
“He was released on bail pending sentencing, under strict conditions, including residing with his surety and remaining within his residence,” police said.
Investigators say Vandenakker was reported missing on July 24 and then failed to appear in court for his sentencing.
“Despite his absence, he was sentenced to seven years in prison,” police noted.
Investigators say Vandenakker was located and arrested in Orangeville on Sunday. He faces additional charges of failing to appear and failing to comply with a release order.