MEARS, Mich. — Michigan State Police and other law enforcement are asking the public to shelter in place near a home in the Mears area on Sunday afternoon.

Troopers from the Hart Post said anyone living in the 7500 block of Fox Road in Mears should shelter in place as they work to find an armed person who may be in the woods.

Authorities are searching for who they believe is the armed man: 59-year-old Don Albert Stapel Jr.

If you see him, you're asked to call 911.

Law enforcement is still gathering details, and MSP said they would share more when they have information.

This is a breaking news story. It will be updated as soon as we learn more.

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