UPDATE (3:55pm):
Westshore RCMP say they are suspending the search in Highlands, but will continue to actively search for the 2 suspects involved in a shooting incident in Sooke earlier this week.
Police are asking the public to report any information on the whereabouts of the suspects, including 25-year-old Joshua Nicholas Lafleur. They are considered armed and dangerous.
Thetis Park has reopened, but RCMP are encouraging the public to stay clear of the area.
We’re suspending the search in Highlands. However we’re still actively searching for 2 suspects. Thank you all for the help. Info? Call us!
— West Shore RCMP (@WestshoreRCMP) June 17, 2016
And just to be clear, we don’t mean that we are giving up on locating these suspects… #aroundtheclock#yyj
— West Shore RCMP (@WestshoreRCMP) June 17, 2016
Original Post:
A police incident is underway in the Highlands near Lost Lake Road.
West Shore RCMP are looking for two men wearing dark clothing, and possibly armed. Residents are being urged to stay inside, and avoid posting pictures of officers locations for safety reasons. Residents should also report any suspicious people in the area.
Avoid the area if possible.
2 male suspects could possibly be around Thetis Lake area. Wearing dark clothing, one possibly barefoot. Stay clear the area please #yyj
— West Shore RCMP (@WestshoreRCMP) June 17, 2016
#IMPORTANT: For officer safety reasons, please DO NOT post pictures of officers locations. #yyj
— West Shore RCMP (@WestshoreRCMP) June 17, 2016
