Provincial police have lifted the shelter in place order related to their search for a man they called armed and dangerous.
The investigation is ongoing.
CLEARED: #OPP remain involved in an ongoing investigation in M’Chigeeng First Nation on #ManitoulinIsland, however advising that the shelter in place has been cancelled. ^lm
— OPPCommunicationsNER (@OPP_COMM_NER) May 9, 2021
Updated
The search continues for a 32-year-old suspect who provincial police say should be considered armed and dangerous.
The Ontario Provincial Police said in a video the public is asked to continue sheltering in a safe place.
BREAKING - search continues for armed and dangerous person. - #ManitoulinOPP request public seek shelter in a safe place on M'Chigeeng First Nation and area of #Hwy551 . ^cb pic.twitter.com/Ob128gJVcH
— OPP North East Region (@OPP_NER) May 8, 2021
Original story
The Ontario Provincial Police issued an emergency alert warning they are investigating an armed and dangerous situation on M’Chigeen First Nation on Manitoulin Island.
Police are requesting members of the general public shelter in place of safety until further notice.
Police released suspect information in the emergency alert. The suspect is Victor Branco, 32.
Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or suspect should call 1-888-310-1122.
Sudbury.com will provide updates as the situation progress.
