Robert Warren Munro, 41, of Halifax is awaiting sentencing in Halifax provincial court on charges of sexual assault and sexual interference involving a four-year-old girl. Munro was in custody for three nights on a charge of breaching his release conditions before he got bail Aug. 22. Photo by ContributedArticle contentA Halifax man awaiting sentencing on charges of molesting a four-year-old girl spent three nights in custody last week after he was arrested for allegedly breaching his release conditions.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentRobert Warren Munro, 41, was found guilty of sexual assault and sexual interference in June following a trial in Halifax provincial court.Article contentArticle contentThe offences were committed between January and August 2023. The identity of the complainant, who was six when she testified at trial, is protected by a publication ban.Article contentArticle contentMunro’s sentencing hearing is set for Nov. 20 in front of Judge Mark Heerema.Article contentOn Aug. 19, Munro turned himself in to Halifax Regional Police on a charge of breaching a term of his release. Police allege the breach was committed between June 2024 and Aug. 14 of this year.Article contentWhen Munro was released by police after being charged in August 2023, he was ordered to remain away from anyone under the age of 18, with no exceptions.Article contentThat condition was varied in court in July 2024 to read: “Remain away from any person under the age of 18 . . . unless in the immediate and continuous presence of that person’s parent or guardian, who has been notified of your current charges. . . In no circumstances are you to be alone with anyone under the age of 18.”Article contentThe Crown opposed Munro’s release last week on the breach charge and applied to revoke his bail on the sex-related charges.Article contentArticle contentJudge Michael Sherar granted Munro bail Aug. 22 following a hearing in provincial court.Article contentThe judge ruled Munro could be released on a $12,000 bail order with two sureties and house arrest.Article contentMunro has to live with one of his sureties at an apartment on Point Pleasant Drive in Halifax and can only leave the residence for medical emergencies or appointments or legal commitments, providing he is accompanied by a surety, who must be carrying a cellphone.Article contentHe cannot have contact with the victim or her family members or be within 25 metres of their home, schools or workplaces.Article contentMunro is not allowed to possess any firearms and was directed to deposit his American and Canadian passports with the court prior to his release and not make any applications for renewal.Article contentSherar also prohibited Munro from communicating with or being around anyone under the age of 18 or attending any park, playground, daycare, school, swimming pool, recreation centre, community centre or anywhere else children might reasonably be expected to be present, “except in the immediate presence of either of your sureties.”Article contentThe breach charge will be back in court Sept. 15.Article content
Convicted Halifax child molester gets bail on charge of breaching release conditions
