Image credit: Williams Lake RCMP

By Aaron Schulze

Violent and Dangerous

Man wanted for home invasion and stabbing outside of Williams Lake may be in Merritt area: RCMP

Jan 26, 2024 | 5:43 AM

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — A wanted man from Williams Lake who is considered dangerous may be in the Merritt area.

In a news release issued Thursday (Jan. 25), Williams Lake RCMP say officers have since learned 23-year-old Sem Weiss may be in the Merritt area, and is renewing a call for information from the public.

Police say Weiss is wanted for a home invasion and stabbing out of Williams Lake. He’s also wanted by the Canada Border Services Agency on a Canada-wide warrant for his removal from the country.

Weiss is described as a white man with red hair, a thin build and green eyes.

Anyone who spots Weiss, or has information on his whereabouts, is asked to call 9-1-1 immediately and not approach him.

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