WE’KOQMA’Q: The Inverness County District RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance as they investigate a report of an unwanted man in a residence on Kitpu Drive in We’koqma’q.
At approximately 12:45 p.m. on Jan. 8, police were notified that the individual who was inside the residence was allegedly armed. Officers responded promptly, but the man was not located at the scene.
RCMP members also attended a second residence where the man was reportedly seen, but no evidence was found to confirm his presence.
The investigation remains ongoing, as RCMP have not been able to verify the details of the initial report and have no evidence to suggest there is an immediate safety risk.
In a community update on Jan. 10, Chief John Leonard Bernard advised the community of the incident.
“The RCMP was immediately notified and responded promptly to the situation,” Chief Bernard said. “The RCMP has confirmed that there is no threat to the public.”
He indicated no arrests were made as there were no eyewitnesses willing to come forward.
“RCMP are unable to act without an eyewitness, so chief and council are encouraging you to please report any illegal activity to the RCMP immediately,” Chief Bernard stated. “Chief and council will be meeting with he RCMP next week to discuss the safety of the community. Let’s work together to keep We’koqma’q a safe place to live and work.”
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Inverness County RCMP at 902-258-2213.
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