Kamloops RCMP a large police presence in Westysde this morning was due to a suspected weapons report.

Mounties say they were called to the area of Warn Road and Westsyde Road – near the Super Save gas station – just after 11 a.m. this morning, Sept. 28.

Spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says police were told about a man walking on Wawn Road with what appeared to be a firearm.

“Several area schools were briefly placed in a hold and secure by the school district on recommendation by the police, out of an abundance of caution,” Evelyn said.

Evelyn says police were not able to substantiate the report, adding the hold and secure at both David Thompson Elementary and Westsyde Secondary was lifted soon after.

People with information that might be related to his report are being told to contact the Kamloops RCMP Detachment at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2023-35250.