April 1, 2015 – Mission, BC – Correctional Service Canada
On March 31, 2015 during a count in the minimum security unit at Mission Institution, staff members discovered that Shawn Merrick was not accounted for.
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) immediately contacted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and a warrant for his arrest has been issued.
Shawn William Merrick is 43 years old, measures 173 cm (5’ 8”) in height and weighs 64 kg (141 lbs). He has a fair complexion, blue eyes and brown hair. He has a burn scar all over his right forearm and a 2’ scar on his neck. He also has a tattoo of skulls on his left upper arm, a heart with the name “Jade” on his right upper back, a dragon on his right upper arm and on the left side of his chest he has a skull. He is currently serving an indeterminate sentence for second degree murder.
He has also served sentences for robbery, and import/export of a schedule I/II substance.
Anyone who has information on the whereabouts of Shawn Merrick is asked to contact police.
CSC will investigate the circumstances of this incident and is working with the police to locate the offender as quickly as possible.
CSC has given the police all of the information available to help arrest the inmate.
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Rhonda Cochrane
A/Assistant Warden Management Services
Mission Institution
604-820-5856
