By Canadian Press

Police search for possibly armed man spotted in Sept-Îles in northeastern Quebec

Nov 16, 2021 | 7:35 AM

SEPT-ÎLES, Que. — Quebec provincial police are asking people in ​​Sept-Îles, Que., to stay indoors with a manhunt underway after a possibly armed man was spotted.

Police say the area where the suspect was seen is bordered by Perreault, Noël and Radisson avenues in the town of just over 25,000 people, about 900 kilometres northeast of Montreal.

There are no reports of injuries.

Provincial police published a photo, provided by a citizen, of a man who appears to be carrying a silver-barrelled firearm, dressed in black clothes with gloves and a backpack. His face appears to be masked.

Authorities say the suspect could be dangerous and are asking people to lock their doors, stay away from their windows and call 911 if they spot him.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 16, 2021.

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