High Prairie RCMP have arrested a man who was wielding a machete in the Atikameg area, thanks to information from community members.

Police received a call at approximately 7:55 a.m. on Sept. 10 about a man muttering to himself while swinging and pointing a long knife described as a machete.

RCMP arrived on scene and identified the suspect, who is known to police and has a history of violent behaviour. The suspect fled into a wooded area when police arrived.

Police searched for the suspect in the Atikameg area. The man was last seen wearing a black hoodie and white pants with weed stickers on them.

RCMP asked the public to watch for suspicious activity and not to approach the man if they saw him.

Community members provided information that helped police locate and arrest the suspect.

Alberta RCMP thank the public for their co-operation.

Police expect to provide an update once the investigation is complete.

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