Police in North Vancouver asked the public to avoid Central Lonsdale on Friday after a report of a man brandishing a weapon.
North Vancouver RCMP blocked off 18th street between St. George’s Avenue and St. Andrew’s Avenue while crisis negotiators tried to pursuade the man to come outside after he barricaded himself inside a residence.
Emergency Response Team officers came to the neighbourhood, and after several hours the man was removed from the home and taken to hospital.
We’d like to thank our community members for their patience while police contained the scene and completed their investigation,” Const. Mansoor Sahak said in a news release. “We are not seeking any additional witnesses and want to reassure residents that there is no risk to the public.
Due to an ongoing incident, there is currently a heavy police presence on E 18th Street in #NorthVan. E 18th Street is blocked between St. Georges Ave & St. Andrews Ave. Please avoid the area if you can.
Further updates will be provided once available. pic.twitter.com/rqus0zcmpz
— North Vancouver RCMP (@nvanrcmp) January 5, 2024
The call about the weapon came in just after 8 am, and police said the situation was resolved peacefully just before 2:30 pm. Several officers remained on scene after the man was taken away.
“Thanks everyone for their patience while police dealt with this incident.”