Alberta RCMP said a shelter in place warning for the Atikameg First Nations and surrounding areas, about four hours north of Edmonton, has now been lifted.

The Mounties issued the “public safety alert” late Tuesday evening during the search for four men who were seen on a highway in the area and were believed to have firearms on them.

A statement from police said the men were last seen on Highway 750 near Nahachick Road and were considered dangerous.

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Police also warned drivers to stay away from the area and not to pick up any hitchhikers.

The shelter-in-place advisory was lifted at around 6 a.m. on Wednesday after the RCMP said three of the suspects had been arrested.

There’s no word yet from police on the search for the fourth suspect, but the investigation is “ongoing” and the RCMP said “an update is anticipated once more information becomes available.”

— With files from The Canadian Press

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