Codiac RCMP continue to investigate a 911 distress call which led to a large police response in Moncton on Thursday.
Police say a 911 dispatcher received a call at 9:21 a.m. from a person who appeared to be in distress but a short time later the call went silent.
Dispatchers were unable to reconnect with the caller.
Due to the nature of the call, Codiac RCMP and RCMP specialized policing services went to a home on Argyle Street near McKenzie Avenue.
Residents nearby were told not to leave their homes.
At 1:49 p.m., RCMP were able to enter the home and secure the residence.
No one was hurt and no arrests were made.
The police presence was scaled back shortly after and nearby residents were told to resume normal activities.
“I’m not able to share more information at this time to protect the ongoing investigation but I want to assure people that public safety is always our top priority,” says Staff Sergeant Dave MacDonnell of Codiac RCMP.
“We are always assessing to ensure our response to any incident is appropriate and that the public has the information they need to know to stay safe. We want to thank the people of Moncton for their cooperation and support during this incident.”
