Coquitlam RCMP said in a release that it has seen an increasing number of the social media posts, which it describes as rumours. Michael McLaughlin said in the release that the posts are not based on facts, are causing harm and need to stop. In the meantime, we are asking you to stop spreading unproven rumours. https://t.co/cE7hQ6QMZQ pic.twitter.com/sdIQKV4tY8 —@cqrcmpThe posts follow stories about at least two women going missing in the Tri Cities area. "Please don't carry weapons, and don't try to draw conclusions about crimes based on very basic information," McLaughlin said.

Source: CBC News February 07, 2021 06:22 UTC