RCMP again ask for the public’s help in locating “armed and dangerous” Merritt man.

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

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

Earlier this summer (June 7), an arrest warrant was issued for 37-year-old Ron Karlson, 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.

“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.”

Karlson is no stranger to Merritt RCMP.

In June of 2022, he was arrested and charged multiple offences after a foot chase with officers while out on bail from a previous incident that happened in April of 2022 including Unlawful Confinement, Break and Enter, Commit Robbery and Steal Firearms, Flight from Police and Theft of a Motor Vehicle.

In 2020, Karlson was also arrested in connection with a home invasion and vehicle theft along with another person.

Karlson is described as:

• 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.