Five people are in custody after a weapons complaint drew a heavy police response to a home in Burnaby's Willingdon Heights area Thursday.
Burnaby RCMP responded to a weapons call in the 1600-block of Ingleton Avenue just after 11:30 a.m., police said in a release.
"Police located the complainant, who was not injured, at scene. Information at the time indicated the suspect had fled to a residence in the 3900-block of Gravely Street," RCMP said.
Police said that with the help of Vancouver Emergency Response Team, three men were taken into custody outside of the residence. Two suspects remained inside.
The Integrated Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team (IERT), Integrated Lower Mainland Police Dog Service and Burnaby RCMP officers secured the scene and restricted traffic in the area. One female suspect was arrested on leaving the residence after police called on those remaining inside to surrender. Later, just before 5 p.m, the fifth suspect was arrested after IERT entered the residence.
Police then lifted restrictions on the area.
“This incident concluded with no injuries to the public or police and is currently still under investigation,” said Burnaby Cpl. Laura Hirst in the release. “We would like to thank the public for their patience as officers secured the area for some time. Police will remain on scene as the investigation is ongoing.”
