RCMP cancel emergency alert, continue to search for suspect

CITYnews halifax \ By Dan Ahlstrand

Just after 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, RCMP posted an emergency alert to say that they have officers in the area of Sergeant Lane in River John searching for 35-year-old David Chisholm, who police say may be armed.

The following Alert has been issued in #PictouCounty: Dangerous man in #RiverJohn, Nova Scotia. RCMP officers are in the area of Sergeant Lane in River John searching for David Chisholm, aged 35, who may be armed. Residents in immediate area: Shelter in place.

— RCMP Nova Scotia (@RCMPNS) April 5, 2023

Later Wednesday evening New Glasgow Police tweeted that they had an operation underway on Almont Avenue, Fraser Street and Alexander Street in that community in connection with the search, but just after 6 tweeted that the search had concluded and residents were no longer required to shelter in place.

Update New Glasgow Regional Police advise residents of the New Glasgow in the Almont Ave, Fraser St and Alexander St

The Shelter in Place has been lifted at this time

Police were in these areas as part of an ongoing investigation.
Follow RCMP Nova Scotia for more information. pic.twitter.com/8dmGc1cANI

— New Glasgow Police (@NGRegPolice) April 5, 2023

Just after 9 p.m. Wednesday night RCMP tweeted that the alert had been cancelled, but they still consider Chisholm a “person of interest”.

The emergency alert that was issued this afternoon in #PictouCounty has been cancelled.

— RCMP Nova Scotia (@RCMPNS) April 6, 2023

Chisholm is described as 5 foot 6 inches tall, about 145 pounds, with a shaved head and hazel eyes.

RCMP says Chisholm was last seen wearing a black sweater. Chisholm is believed to be on foot.

Police are asking anyone who sees Chisholm not to approach him and dial 9-1-1 immediately.

Drivers in the area are also asked not to pick up hitchhikers.