By Adam Berls

suspect with firearm

Report of woman with firearm shuts down Massey Drive Wednesday evening

Jun 29, 2023 | 4:35 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — Massey Drive was shut down and people in Carrie Jane Grey Park and surrounding public venues were asked to leave Wednesday evening after receiving a report of a woman in the area who appeared to be holding a handgun.

Cpl. Jennifer Cooper with the Prince George RCMP says that officers immediately flooded the area around the 2000-block of Massey Drive and began to search for the woman and a police dog service team was called in to assist frontline police officers with the search.

Police did locate and seize a replica firearm shortly after the report was made.

Investigators are still looking to speak with the suspect, who is described as:

• Approximately 5’6″ in height
• Wearing blue jeans and a black hoody
• Long, dyed blonde hair

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Police are also looking to speak with anyone who may have surveillance or dash cam footage of the suspect. If you have any information, please call the Prince George RCMP non-emergency line at 250-561-3300.

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