Today, the RCMP NL Major Crime Unit (MCU) announced that it believes more than one person was involved in the murder of 34-year-old Adam Mercer that took place in Harbour Grace earlier this month and that multiple other individuals may have information pertinent to the investigation.
The investigation began when human remains were found in the area of Glover Road in Harbour Grace on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Police received a report of an abandoned and burned out vehicle, in which human remains were found. On April 17, the RCMP announced that the death of the individual whose remains were found was a homicide.
Police now believe that the murder of Adam Mercer was carried out by more than one person. In addition to gathering further evidence to support charges against those directly responsible, police are investigating other individuals for accessory to the murder and believe there are witnesses who are withholding information that could assist investigators. Police urge anyone with information to act now and contact the RCMP NL MCU at 709-772-5433 or 709-637-4420.
Police also shared today that Adam Mercer is believed to have been in the parking lot of the Baccalieu Trail Pharmacy in South River on the afternoon of Easter Sunday, April 9, between 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the company of other people. There were multiple vehicles in the parking lot during that time. Police are interested in speaking with anyone who can identify the drivers of the following vehicles seen in the area: a black Ford 150 pickup, a black Subaru hatchback and a grey Mazda 3 hatchback
In addition, MCU released an image of an individual shown in a pickup truck at the Irving gas station in Harbour Grace at 10:17 a.m. on April 9 (see photo attached). Police know that Adam Mercer was with this person at the gas station.
RCMP NL MCU is asking the public to specifically report information about the following:
- Anyone who saw Adam Mercer (see photo) and the above mentioned vehicles at the Baccalieu Trail Pharmacy in South River or has dash cam/surveillance footage from the area during 3:00-4:00 p.m. on April 9.
- The identity of the individual who was at the Irving gas station with Adam Mercer (see images).
- Dash cam footage captured in the area of Glover Road between noon on Sunday April 9 and noon on Monday April 10 that includes any of the above mentioned vehicles.
Those having information are strongly encouraged to report that information to the RCMP Major Crime Unit at 709-772-5433 or 709-637-4420. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app. #SayItHere
As the investigation continues, a continued police presence is expected in the Harbour Grace area.