RCMP cancel emergency alert, continue to search for suspect
Posted Apr 5, 2023 03:27:36 PM.
Last Updated Apr 5, 2023 10:06:55 PM.
Just after 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, RCMP posted an emergency alert to say that they have officers in the area of Sergeant Lane in River John searching for 35-year-old David Chisholm, who police say may be armed.
https://twitter.com/RCMPNS/status/1643679408434171904
Later Wednesday evening New Glasgow Police tweeted that they had an operation underway on Almont Avenue, Fraser Street and Alexander Street in that community in connection with the search, but just after 6 tweeted that the search had concluded and residents were no longer required to shelter in place.
Update New Glasgow Regional Police advise residents of the New Glasgow in the Almont Ave, Fraser St and Alexander St
The Shelter in Place has been lifted at this time
Police were in these areas as part of an ongoing investigation.
Follow RCMP Nova Scotia for more information. pic.twitter.com/8dmGc1cANI— New Glasgow Police (@NGRegPolice) April 5, 2023
Just after 9 p.m. Wednesday night RCMP tweeted that the alert had been cancelled, but they still consider Chisholm a “person of interest”.
https://twitter.com/RCMPNS/status/1643768182220677121
Chisholm is described as 5 foot 6 inches tall, about 145 pounds, with a shaved head and hazel eyes.
RCMP says Chisholm was last seen wearing a black sweater. Chisholm is believed to be on foot.
Police are asking anyone who sees Chisholm not to approach him and dial 9-1-1 immediately.
Drivers in the area are also asked not to pick up hitchhikers.
