A ‘hold and secure’ in Meaford that required some residents to stay in their homes this afternoon has been lifted.
The incident saw an increased police presence around the Victoria Street area.
Grey Bruce OPP at about 1 p.m., they received a weapons complaint on Victoria Street.
OPP say “Out of an abundance of caution Georgian Bay Community School was place on a hold and secure and the community was asked to remain in their residences.”
The OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the OPP Canine Unit assisted with the investigation.
The hold and secure has since been lifted.
Grey Bruce OPP are trying to verify the information received.
If anyone has any information or was in the area of Victoria Street on September 4, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m. and saw or heard anything, please call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.