Canada: Police activity ongoing at Main Street and National Avenue, Vancouver, as of evening Oct. 6

Event

Police activity is ongoing at National Avenue and Main Street in Vancouver as of evening Oct. 6. Reports indicate that authorities are trying to apprehend a bank robbery suspect. Officials have closed down the area between Georgia Viaduct and National Avenue.

Heightened security, as well as localized business and transport disruptions, are likely in the coming hours as the police activity concludes and clears the scene.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek shelter if in the area. Use alternative routes to circumvent the incident site. Comply with all police directives.