Update: RCMP has announced that Metrotown Station has been cleared; however, the station remains closed.
Passengers should expect “significant gaps in service.”
Metrotown Station has been cleared, however the station remains closed.
Police remain inside the mall doing a search related to unconfirmed reports of shots fired.
There are no reported injuries, and there is no evidence of an active threat. We are ensuring the area is safe. https://t.co/3vnfvaWgW5
— Burnaby RCMP (@BurnabyRCMP) October 1, 2021
Metro Vancouver Transit Police closed down Metrotown Station for a period of time due to “unconfirmed reports of a pipe bomb.”
The announcement was made at 3:25 pm by Burnaby RCMP.
In addition, @TransitPolice have also closed Metrotown Station for unconfirmed reports of a pipe bomb. Unclear if the two investigations are related.
Please avoid the area.
We will provide updates as soon we can confirm more information.
— Burnaby RCMP (@BurnabyRCMP) October 1, 2021
The closure occurred as police also responded to unconfirmed reports of shots fired at Metrotown mall and the surrounding area.
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At this point in time, it’s unclear if the two incidents are related.
Police added that “so far, there is no evidence of an active threat or any injuries.”