Lethbridge Police are currently on scene at a home along Lemoyne Crescent conducting a high-risk search.

As a precautionary measure, due to the possible presence of weapons, several neighbouring residences have been evacuated.

Members of the public are directed to avoid the area at this time.

Lethbridge Police are warning residents about a text message scam claiming recipients must pay overdue tickets. The message typically includes a link directing users to make payment.

Lethbridge Police, with assistance from the Lethbridge and Area Search and Rescue Association, are currently conducting a search in the coulees west of the police station.