-UPDATE #1- EMERGENCY ALERT ISSUED FOR ARMED INDIVIDUAL IN TEMAGAMI NORTH AND LATCHFORD

Individual’s Description Released 

(TEMISKAMING DISTRICT, ON) - The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to respond to reports of an armed and dangerous individual last seen on Roosevelt Road in the Temagami North and Latchford area. A significant police presence remains in the area, and Highway 11 is closed between Highway 64 and Marcotte Avenue in Latchford.

The individual is described as:

• Male
• Medium build
• Approximately 180cm tall
• Blue eyes
• Last seen wearing a light beige or grey Tilley-style hat, dark brown clothing, and carrying a military-style backpack

Members of the public are urged to avoid the affected area until further notice. If you are outdoors, please seek shelter in a secure location. For those seeking alternate routes to Temiskaming, detours are possible though Quebec or via Highway 11 to Highway 560.