EMERGENCY ALERT ISSUED FOR ARMED INDIVIDUAL AT LARGE IN TEMAGAMI NORTH AND LATCHFORD

(TEMISKAMING DISTRICT, ON) - Members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are responding to a report of an armed and dangerous individual on Roosevelt Road in the Temagami North and Latchford area.

A heavy police presence is in the area and those in the vicinity should stay away from Roosevelt Road. Highway 11 is also closed in the area between Marcotte Avenue in Latchford and Highway 64.

As a precaution, members of the public in the area of Temagami North and Latchford are advised to follow the below instructions:

• If you are outside, seek shelter immediately. Secure your safety inside a building or another secure location
• If you are inside a building, stay there and lock all doors and windows
• If possible, close your curtains to avoid drawing attention to yourself or your family
• If you are driving, proceed to your location. Do not make unnecessary stops. As soon as you arrive at your location, enter and immediately lock your doors
• Do not engage with anyone suspicious
• Follow all direction from officers on scene

Individuals not currently in the affected area are requested to avoid travelling there until further notice. Members of the public can expect an increased police presence as police continue their investigation.

We recognize the significant emotional impact that receiving an emergency alert can cause. The OPP is taking every precaution necessary to resolve this situation. We ask all members of the public to take actions to protect their safety while police work to apprehend the individual.