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Fugitive Sex Offender Vanishes from Vancouver Halfway House
1 Jan
Summary
- Convicted sex offender Dean Robert Merrick, 58, is wanted Canada-wide.
- He failed to return to his Vancouver halfway house on December 31.
- Merrick has an 18-year sentence for previous sexual offenses.
Authorities have issued a Canada-wide warrant for Dean Robert Merrick, a 58-year-old convicted sex offender. Merrick failed to return to his Vancouver halfway house on December 31, after leaving for an appointment earlier that morning. His absence has triggered an urgent police search.
Merrick, who has an extensive criminal history, previously served an 18-year sentence for multiple sexual offenses. Police are providing a detailed description to aid in his apprehension. He is described as bald with blue eyes and multiple tattoos.
Investigators believe Merrick may be wearing specific clothing, including a black jacket and green cargo pants. The Vancouver Police Department is asking the public for assistance and urges anyone with information regarding Merrick's whereabouts to contact 911 immediately.
