Image Credit: Contributed / Merritt RCMP

By James Peters

Wanted Man

Mounties ask for help tracking down ‘armed and dangerous’ wanted Merritt man

Sep 12, 2024 | 1:38 PM

MERRITT, B.C. —

UPDATE: Merritt RCMP say Karlson has now been located and arrested.

EARLIER: RCMP in Merritt have put out a second call for help as they look to track down a wanted man they consider armed and dangerous.

A warrant for the arrest of Ron Karlson, 37, was initially issued on June 7. Karlson is wanted for failing to comply with his probation and release orders.

Southeast District RCMP spokesperson Cpl. James Grandy says Mounties are actively searching in Merritt for Karlson.

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“We’re urging the community to stay vigilant and call Police should they know the whereabouts of Ron Karlson,” said Grandy. “He is considered armed and dangerous, and RCMP are actively searching within the community for him.”

Description:

• 5’9″ tall
• 170 lbs
• Black hair
• Brown eyes
• Cross tattoo on left hand, other tattoos on right hand and neck

Anyone who sees Karlson is asked not to approach him but to call 9-1-1 or the Merritt detachment at (250) 378-4262.