Update: Cleared (Heavy police presence in North Red Deer)

At 10:16 p.m. on Sept. 2, the Red Deer RCMP were cleared from tracking a suspect on the North side of Red Deer.

Although the suspect was not located, police said there was no immediate risk to the community.

Original story:

At 7:24 p.m., on Sept. 2, the Red Deer RCMP advised of heavy police presence while they tracked a suspect on the North side of Red Deer.

The suspect was described as wearing a red hat, red shirt and grey shorts.

If seen do not approach, call 911.

Police asked that residents avoided the area and refrained from posting photos of responding officers on social media.