The New Westminster Police Department is instructing people living and working in the area around the courthouse and Douglas College to “leave the area immediately.”
“NWPD members are working in and around the courthouse — road closures are in effect. A perimeter had been established. Please avoid the area,” said the police force in a post on X this afternoon.
“We’re asking people who live or work in the area surrounding [Douglas College] and the courthouse to leave the area immediately.”
We’re asking people who live or work in the area surrounding @douglascollege and the court house to leave the area immediately. #NewWest
— New Westminster Police Department (@NewWestPD) January 7, 2025
Douglas College also posted on X, stating its New West campus has been evacuated.
“The Douglas parkade, including Carnarvon parkade, are closed and vehicles are not accessible. Please do not come to the New Westminster Campus. This evacuation does not affect the Anvil Office Tower or Coquitlam Campus. More information will be provided when it’s available,” stated the school.
The Douglas parkade, including Carnarvon parkade, are closed and vehicles are not accessible. Please do not come to the New Westminster Campus. This evacuation does not affect the Anvil Office Tower or Coquitlam Campus. More information will be provided when it’s available. 2/2
— Douglas College (@douglascollege) January 7, 2025
Daily Hive has reached out to New Westminister Police for more information and will update this story when we receive a response.
More to come…