Sex Offender
Notification
Date of Notification – June 21, 2024
Name: Clay Byron STARR
Convicted of: forcible confinement, sexual assault with a weapon, robbery, flight while pursued by peace officer, fail to comply with probation order, and aggravated assault.
Nature of Risk: All females are at risk of sexual violence
THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO ENABLE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO TAKE SUITABLE MEASURES TO PROTECT THEMSELVES. ANY FORM OF VIGILANTE ACTIVITY OR OTHER UNREASONABLE CONDUCT DIRECTED AT MR. STARR WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
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The Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit (MIHRSOU) is a joint forces unit of the Winnipeg Police Service and the RCMP. MIHRSOU today provides information regarding Clay Byron STARR (also known as Clayton STARR, Chad CRATE, Richard STARR), 33 years of age, a convicted sex offender considered high risk to re-offend in a sexual/violent manner.
STARR was released on June 20, 2024, from a maximum-security facility in Ontario, Millhaven Institution, after serving a sentence for the following offences: forcible confinement, sexual assault with a weapon, robbery, flight while pursued by peace officer, fail to comply with probation order, and aggravated assault.
STARR is expected to reside in Sandy Bay First Nation, Manitoba.
Clay Byron STARR was born August 4, 1990, and is 6’ tall (183 cm), weighs 262 lbs. (119 kg), has black hair, brown eyes, and is Indigenous and Tattoos/Marks: Right & Left Arm (full tattoo sleeves with Joker and Skull faces), Chest (Devil’s face), Right Hand (“WEST”), Left Hand (“SIDE”), Neck (“SYLVIA”).
STARR has a history of violent sexual offending. Although STARR has completed some programming, STARR is still considered a high risk to re-offend in a sexually violent manner. All females are at risk of sexual violence.
This information is provided to enable members of the public to take suitable measures to protect themselves. Any form of vigilante activity or other unreasonable conduct directed at Mr. STARR will not be tolerated.
If you have information about STARR please contact the Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit (MIHRSOU) at (431) 489-8056. You may also contact the Winnipeg Police Service at (204) 986-6222, your local RCMP Detachment, or Manitoba Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-8477 or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.
Background information:
Clay Byron Starr is a 33-year-old male with a criminal record with includes convictions for sexual assault with weapon, aggravated assault, forcible confinement, flight while pursued by peace officer, armed robbery, robbery, and breaches of court orders.
STARR was released on June 20, 2024, after serving a sentence for forcible confinement, sexual assault with a weapon, robbery, flight while pursued by peace officer, fail to comply with probation order, and aggravated assault. On October 17, 2013, he received a total sentence of 13 years (which includes presentence custody credit for 27 months, and 25 days). On November 13, 2013, he received a one-year sentence to be served at the same time as the prior sentence. These offences occurred on September 17, 2010, and between June 22, 2011, and June 23, 2011. On June 11, 2011, STARR, stole a stranger’s running vehicle, occupied by a female youth (unknown to him). He fled while driving erratically, forcibly confined, threatened, and violently sexually assaulted the confined female youth. During this same incident STARR committed robbery, violently taking another vehicle, and fled from police in a high-speed chase.
STARR will also be subject to a lifetime weapons prohibition order.
Although STARR has completed some programming, he is still considered a high risk to re-offend in a sexually violent manner. Females are at risk of sexual violence.
STARR is expected to take up residence in Sandy Bay First Nation, Manitoba.
