Police evacuate Purdy’s Wharf parkade and search suspicious vehicle following threats

Update: ALL ROADS REOPENED. Police have confirmed there is no ongoing threat in downtown Halifax. All roads have been reopened. Businesses may reopen as well. A small police presence will remain in the Purdy’s Wharf parkade. (Posted 1:10)

Release:

Police responding to threats

Halifax Regional Police have a man in custody and an increased police presence in two areas of the city due to threats he made.

The Purdy’s Wharf parkade in downtown Halifax has been evacuated due to a suspicious vehicle that is being searched in response to the threats.

The man was arrested on Thomas Raddall Drive near the Canada Games Centre. Police will have an increased presence in this area as well.

Police ask the public to avoid both areas. More information will be released once it is available.

Telecom lines, power cables, building wiring targeted in copper theft wave

Evacuation expands to Barrington Street, Upper Water Street, Brunswick Street, Duke Street after threats