SHELTER-IN-PLACE IN EFFECT IN ATIKOKAN
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(ATIKOKAN, ON) - Members of the Rainy River Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are responding to an active incident involving two possibly armed individuals at large in the Atikokan area.
Members of the public in the Atikokan area are urged to shelter-in-place and adhere to the following safety precautions:
- If you are outside, seek shelter immediately in a secure location
- If you are inside, lock all doors and windows, and close curtains or blinds to avoid drawing attention
- Do not approach or engage with the suspects. Call 911 immediately if you see or encounter them
- If you are driving, proceed directly to your destination and seek shelter indoors. Do not pick up hitchhikers
- Follow any instructions provided by officers at the scene
Individuals not currently in the affected area are requested to avoid travelling there until further notice. An increased police presence can be expected while officers continue their response and investigation.
Further information will be released as it becomes available. Members of the public are asked to follow the OPP North West Region on X or Facebook for up-to-date information.