Sex Offender On The Loose In Hillsboro, Police Say

HILLSBORO, OR — A high-risk sex offender absconded from court-ordered community supervision in Washington County Thursday, and now the Washington County Community Corrections Department is asking for the community's help in returning him to custody.

Dustin Westling, 30, is a white male with a bald or shaved head and brown eyes. He is 5-foot-9 and 200 pounds. He was last seen near Southeast 21st Avenue and Southeast Cypress Street in Hillsboro — prior to removing his GPS monitoring bracelet.

If seen, Westling is not to be approached. Instead, police ask that community members call 911 immediately.

Additionally, a warrant has been issued for Westling's arrest, police said.

Westling is currently on post-prison supervision for charges of identity theft and escape. Previously, Westling served time in prison for sex abuse, sodomy, and rape. He also has a history of theft, contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor, failure to register as a sex offender, improper use of 911, and giving false information to a police officer.

Along with taking off his GPS bracelet, Westling is not allowed to be in places where minors typically congregate, such as schools, playgrounds, libraries, and churches, police said.

Photo Courtesy: Washington County Sheriff's Office