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Josef KANKA

Age:DOB 1954 September 24
Height:5'8"
Weight:150 lbs.
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White hair, Blue eyes. Has a tattoo on his right leg.

Submitted by Targetted Offenders Section.

KANKA is serving 8 years for Robbery with the Use of a Firearm, Discharging a Firearm with Intent to Cause Bodily Harm, Pointing a Firearm, Criminal Flight and Assault with a Weapon. These charges stem from an occurrence involving a robbery and attempting to evade capture by police. During his attempted escape, KANKA fired at police and was involved in a lengthy vehicle chase. On 09 May 16 he was released on Statutory Release and was to report to a Parole Officer. KANKA failed to do so and on the 09 May 22 a warrant was issued for his arrest.

KANKA’s whereabouts and activities are unknown at this time. Including the crimes he is presently serving time for KANKA has a total of 33 criminal convictions. These convictions include: Taking an Auto without Owners Consent, Theft X 5, Break and Enter, Possession of Stolen Property X 7, Impaired Driving, Drive While Disqualified X 9, Dangerous Driving, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Assault X 2, Fail to Appear X 2, Unlawfully Import Goods, Attempted Extortion, Illegal Acquisition of a Firearm and Possession of a Restricted Weapon.

KANKA currently has a Canada Wide Warrant of Apprehension and Suspension of Statutory Release as well as a Canada Wide Immigration warrant.

If you know of his whereabouts or if you have information on any crime, please contact Edmonton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your tip online at www.tipsubmit.com.

Date Posted: 27-May-2009
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