SHELTER-IN-PLACE ORDER LIFTED (2:50 a.m. Aug. 2): The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has lifted the shelter-in-place order in the Beatrice Townline Road area of north Bracebridge.
Affected residents may resume their regular activities but are encouraged to stay alert and report any suspicious activity to police.
The individual previously considered armed and potentially dangerous has not been located but is not believed to pose an immediate threat to public safety. Residents are advised of an increased police presence in the area as the investigation continues.
The shelter-in-place order was put activated at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Friday August 1, 2025 as officers responded to a call involving a potentially armed individual in distress. As a precaution, residents in the area were asked to remain indoors in a secured area while police conducted their response.
We recognize the significant emotional impact that receiving a shelter in place can cause and appreciate the public’s patience as officers work to investigate and resolve the situation.
If you have any information or see anything suspicious, contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call 911 in an emergency. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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SHELTER-IN-PLACE (11:10 p.m.): SHELTER-IN-PLACE ORDER IN EFFECT IN NORTH BRACEBRIDGE
Potentially Armed and Dangerous Person at Large
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has issued a shelter-in-place order on Beatrice Townline Road in Bracebridge area. Officers are responding to an incident in the area involving a potentially armed individual in distress.
As a precaution, members of the public in the area of Beatrice Townline Road in Bracebridge are advised to:
- If you are outside, seek shelter immediately. Secure your safety inside a building or another secure location.
- If you are inside a building, stay there and lock all doors and windows.
- If you encounter the suspect, do not engage or approach. Dial 9-1-1 immediately to advise police.
- If possible, close your curtains to avoid drawing attention to yourself or your family.
If you are driving, proceed to your location. Do not make unnecessary stops. As soon as you arrive at your location, enter and immediately lock your doors.
Do not engage with anyone suspicious.
Follow all direction from officers on scene.
Individuals not currently in the affected area are requested to avoid travelling there until further notice. Members of the public can expect an increased police presence and police continue their investigation.
We recognize the significant emotional impact that receiving a shelter in place can cause. The OPP is taking every precaution necessary to resolve this situation. We ask all members of the public to take actions to protect their safety while police work to apprehend the individual.
Further information will be released as it becomes available. Members of the public are asked to follow the OPP at @OPP_CR or on Facebook @OPPCentralRegion for more information as this incident unfolds.
Any person with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspect should immediately contact 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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SHELTER-IN-PLACE (9:33 p.m.): Police are asking members of the public to shelter in place on Beatrice Townline Road in Bracebridge. Officers are responding to a potentially armed person in distress. Please stay indoors in a secured location and/or avoid the area. Continue to monitor this post for updates. If you have information that may assist in the investigation, please call 1-888-310-1122 or call 911 in an emergency.
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ADVISORY: Please be advised of a heavy police presence on Beatrice Townline Road near Bracebridge for an ongoing investigation. Avoid the area and use alternate routes. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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