Cop-shop lobby closed for three days
Public entry/access at Fredericton Police Force station to undergo renovations this week
The Fredericton Police Force lobby is getting a facelift, but it means public access to law enforcement in the capital will be restricted for three days this week.
The police force issued an advisory through social media Tuesday morning, announcing that the police station lobby at 311 Queen St. will be closed to the public from Wednesday through Friday, reopening Saturday.
The reason: the lobby will be undergoing renovations.
The station lobby is a common access point for members of the public to report offences or file complaints. The force advised there are other methods of making such reports.
It noted people can report crimes on the internet through its online-reporting portal.
People can also call the force’s non-emergency phone line at 506-460-2300 to make a report or to arrange an appointment with an officer.
For critical and emergency matters, the force reminded residents that they could call 911.
“If your matter is urgent and you can’t wait to make an appointment, be prepared for delays which may include having to wait outside, as the lobby and vestibule are inaccessible to the public during this temporary closure,” the police advisory said.
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