Heavy Police Presence in Atikameg (Update)

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Courtesy: RCMP

UPDATE

High Prairie RCMP advise of heavy police presence – Update

Atikameg First Nation, Alta. – High Prairie RCMP is advising the public that the increased police presence within the Atikameg First Nation has ended. An update is expected as more information becomes available. High Prairie RCMP would like to thank the public for their understanding.

BACKGROUND

High Prairie RCMP advise of heavy police presence

Atikameg First Nation, Alta. – High Prairie RCMP is advising the public of heavy police presence within the Atikameg First Nation, as they search for 23-year-old Paval Laboucan, who fled from police earlier today.  There is a significant number of resources focused on apprehending this individual an protecting the public. RCMP ask the public to please refrain from posting photos of responding officers on social media.

Paval Laboucan is described as;

  • 6 Feet tall;
  • 175 pounds;
  • Black hair ;
  • Brown eyes;

If you see Paval Laboucan, please call 911. DO NOT APPROACH.

We understand how situations such as this can make a community feel uneasy, but rest assured, your Alberta RCMP is working tirelessly to locate this individual. We ask that the public remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or tips to the High Prairie RCMP or Crime Stoppers.