Achi news desk-
Residents in the Gaston Road area of ​​Dartmouth, NS, are being asked to shelter in place as police search for an armed suspect.
Halifax Regional Police say officers responded to a report of a man with a firearm who allegedly threatened people he did not know around 9:20 a.m. Tuesday.
According to a news release from the police, the man fled the area on foot before officers arrived.
The suspect is described as a white man in his late 40s, about six feet tall, 170 pounds, with an average build, tattoos on both arms and balding. He was last seen wearing a blue jacket, black t-shirt, jeans and work boots.
At 10am, Gaston Road was closed to vehicles and pedestrians. Police say there is a significant police presence in the area, including K9 units.
Just after 10:20am, an emergency alert was sent warning the public to be on the lookout for a dangerous man and not to approach him.
An emergency warning was issued on April 30, 2024, warning the public about a dangerous man.
Police say more information will be provided when it becomes available.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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