PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth Police are asking people to avoid the area between and around the 30 and 50 Blocks of Cypress Road, according to a post made on social media Thursday morning.

This police presence on Cypress Road is in connection with an ongoing search for a suspect, Portsmouth police told News 3. No further information has been provided yet.

Portsmouth police asked residents in the area to stay in their homes.

"Please avoid the area and use an alternate route," the post reads.

News 3 has reached out to Portsmouth police for more information. Check back for updates.

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