Heavy police presence in Elk Lake on Tuesday morning

Residents in Elk Lake are being asked to avoid Fifth Street East and Pine Street on Tuesday morning due to an active police investigation. (File)

Residents in Elk Lake are being asked to avoid Fifth Street East and Pine Street on Tuesday morning due to an active police investigation.

The community is located near Temiskaming Shores.

“OPP is asking members of the public to avoid area with police activity and report anything suspicious to 1-888-310-1122,” police said.

“Updates to be provided as information becomes available.”