Violent offender arrested in Vancouver

Posted October 25, 2019 9:25 am.

Last Updated October 25, 2019 9:26 am.

VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Police in Vancouver have arrested a high risk offender who disappeared from his halfway house last week.

James Larry Moyah, 45, was arrested Thursday on the Downtown Eastside after someone spotted him and called 911.

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Moyah had left his halfway house and did not return on Oct. 18. He has a history of violence and substance abuse, and is out on statutory release for aggravated assault. He was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.

Officers had warned the public not to approach him. The Vancouver Police Department is thanking the public for their help locating Moyah.

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