RCMP hunts armed suspect, issues shelter-in-place order in Lunenburg County

Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 12:21 pm

Authorities in Nova Scotia have ordered residents in Lunenburg County to shelter in place as police search for a dangerous, potentially armed man. The urgent alert has locals locking doors and seeking safety while the RCMP intensifies efforts to locate and apprehend the suspect in this unfolding, high-stakes situation.

theglobeandmail.com / RCMP issue shelter-in-place order in Lunenburg County, N.S., for man who may be armed

Police say the suspect is six feet tall, 175 pounds with green eyes and auburn hair, and was last seen on foot

thestar.com / RCMP issue shelter-in-place order in Lunenburg County, N.S., for man who may be armed

LOWER NORTHFIELD - Nova Scotia RCMP are telling residents of Lunenburg County to seek shelter or stay inside because of a man who they say is dangerous and may be armed.

globalnews.ca / Nova Scotia RCMP issue alert over ‘dangerous man’ search in Lunenburg County

Residents in the Lower Northfield area are asked to seek "immediate shelter" and lock doors and windows, as RCMP search for a "dangerous man who may be armed."

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