It seems that right now, inside the headquarters of Ubisoft Montreal (Canada), dozens of employees of the firm have been taken hostage and confined within the building.
There appears to be a hostage situation at Ubisoft Montreal right now https://t.co/QXDRkMSz9r
- Nibel (@Nibellion) November 13
The news came through the various Canadian media and for now the situation is quite tense. At the moment the intentions of the criminals involved are not clear, nor the actual number of people trapped inside the studio. However, not all employees appear to be inside the building, as Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Narrative Director communicated Darby mcdevitt. Others have remained stuck in the office or barricaded themselves on the terrace.
Ok here. In another building altogether. Stay safe everyone. https://t.co/IOiEP2iA8b
- Darby McDevitt (@DarbyMcDevitt) November 13
this is insane. this is my team on the roof. pic.twitter.com/xT12NpTALF
- Eric Pope (@MrPope) November 13
I'm at the office, and I'm ok. Too many people messaging me to reply to everyone. https://t.co/cXQ1R7VyW0
- Gavin Young | Black Lives Matter (@GavinDYoung) November 13
Meanwhile, the local police department called on all residents to stay indoors and to avoid the area of Saint Laurent.
Statement by Police Montreal on the Ubisoft situtation (please avoid the area if you are close to it)https://t.co/5itX0p8jo4
- Nibel (@Nibellion) November 13
We will keep you posted.
UPDATE (20:51): According to the statements of the journalist of Radio Canada Kim Vermette, it appears that the study has been targeted by some thieves.
Police have told Radio-Canada's Kim Vermette that the operation near the Ubisoft building in Montreal seems to be related to an armed robbery.
- CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) November 13
UPDATE (22:25): The evacuation of the staff inside the building continues while the police, after having examined and confirmed the safety of the building, begin to investigate the hypothesis of a phone joke.
Aucune menace n'a été détectée jusqu'à maintenant. L'évacuation de l'édifice est en cours. #SPVM https://t.co/d4fpQnNeSe
- Police Montréal (@SPVM) November 13
UPDATE (01:23): Here is the official Ubisoft release on the incident:
- Ubisoft Montréal (@UbisoftMTL) November 14
“We want to honor the courage and composure shown by our team today, our goal remains to ensure their health and well-being. We would also like to thank the SPVM for their prompt and professional response, helping to bring the situation under control. We are extremely relieved that this has resolved without incident and we would like to thank you for your support and love. "