Squamish RCMP warn against vigilantism amid online concerns [Video]

Police in Squamish, B.C., have issued a warning against vigilante action over safety concerns they say are circulating on social media.

The statement from Sea to Sky RCMP says police want to “reassure” residents of the community about 60 kilometres north of Vancouver that “there is no current threat to public safety.”

The Mounties’ statement doesn’t provide details, but there has been a flurry of posts and comments on social media making allegations of stalking and attempted kidnappings of women by an unidentified man or men in Squamish.

Police says officers “thoroughly assessed the situation” and determined there was no immediate danger to residents.

The statement thanks community members for their dedication to ensuring Squamish is a safe and welcoming place, but says engaging in “vigilantism” puts people at risk, and has resulted in the targeting of innocent people.

It adds that vigilantism may also inadvertently interfere with ongoing investigations, …