Lockdown issued in Oakley with armed suspect at large, officials say

"OAKLEY, Calif. -- There is a lockdown for the city of Oakley midday Monday due to an armed suspect at large, the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office says. Officials say the suspect is described as an adult man in his mid 40s, wearing a hat and grey hooded sweatshirt. As of 11:40 a.m., the activity is in the vicinity of the 4300 block of Gold Run Drive near Neroly Road, Oakley Road and Empire Avenue."

"As of 11:40 a.m., the activity is in the vicinity of the 4300 block of Gold Run Drive near Neroly Road, Oakley Road and Empire Avenue. People are being advised to go inside, close and lock all windows and doors and stay off the phone. Officials say to not call 911 unless you need to report a life-threatening emergency. You can report any suspicious activity to the Sheriff's Office at [phone]. Stay with ABC7 News for updates on this developing story."

Oakley is under a midday lockdown because an armed suspect remains at large. The suspect is described as a man in his mid 40s wearing a hat and grey hooded sweatshirt. Activity is centered near the 4300 block of Gold Run Drive, close to Neroly Road, Oakley Road and Empire Avenue as of 11:40 a.m. Residents are instructed to go inside, close and lock all windows and doors and stay off the phone. Officials advise not to call 911 unless reporting a life-threatening emergency and to report suspicious activity to the Sheriff's Office at [phone]. Updates are ongoing.

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