Mayerthorpe RCMP would like to inform the public that a shelter in place alert sent out Tuesday night does not need to be heeded, and officers will inform the public if the situation should change.
On June 10 around 5 p.m., RCMP received a report of a man walking with a firearm. Reports also suggested a shot had been fired, but police are yet unable to confirm that detail.
Mayerthorpe RCMP searched the area from the report and witnessed a potential suspect flee on an ATV, but officers say a firearm was never seen or located.
They were assisted in their search by the Alberta RCMP Police Dog Services and Alberta RCMP Remotely Piloted Aircraft System.
Police later became aware that a local emergency alert directing people to shelter in place had been sent out and clarified Tuesday night there is no need to shelter in place.
Alberta RCMP say they will inform the public if there are any changes to public safety.
