Shelter-in-place order lifted after guns taken in northern Alberta robbery

An RCMP cruiser. (Sean McClune/CTV News Edmonton)

RCMP in northern Alberta say an advisory to shelter in place has been lifted.

Police said in a news release that shortly after noon on Saturday, suspects “committed a robbery” near Red Earth Creek, taking several guns.

They fled the scene, but at 6 p.m., several sightings of the suspect vehicle were reported, and Mounties later located the vehicle and three suspects north of Peerless Trout First Nation.

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Police said the suspects appeared to be using a jerry can to gas up the truck, and they ran into the woods when officers arrived.

They say it’s believed they took three firearms with them.

RCMP asked people in the area of Peerless Trout First Nation to stay in their homes, lock up, and not answer the door.

An Alberta Emergency Alert that was issued about the same time, as the RCMP release stated that three armed suspects were observed shooting at people near the First Nation.

It said the suspects were men and described them as “very dangerous.”

An updated news release, issued just after 7 a.m. on Sunday, said it’s believed the suspects have exited the area.

“RCMP is asking residents to be aware of any suspicious activity and to report it immediately if seen,” the release said.

RCMP continue to search for the men, who are considered armed and dangerous.

With files from The Canadian Press