UPDATE:Â Further updates from the Orange County Sheriff (as of 5:26 PM) have linked the police activity to vehicle theft. The suspect is reportedly armed and dangerous.
There's a large law-enforcement presence at Ficquette Road and Summerlake Park Boulevard, near Reams Road. @OsceolaSheriff is in charge of the case: pic.twitter.com/gYE8eleXj4
— Spectrum News 13 (@MyNews13) February 12, 2020
No injuries or further incidents have been reported. We will continue to monitor the situation as further updates arise.
Cast Members attempting to transit to or from the Magic Kingdom are reporting significant police activity and helicopters throughout the area behind the park, supposedly due to a mass police manhunt after an armed subject.
@WESH not sure what y’all usually do to investigate but there are cops apparently weapons drawn (per our FB page for subdivision) and helicopters all around looking for a supposed armed suspect here on Reams Rd. Staying inside. Trying to search calls online but no confirmations.
— Chris Kurzer (@CKurzer) February 12, 2020
Various reports on social media have also surfaced regarding sightings related to the issue. Police have been seen with weapons drawn near and around Reams Road, impacting local traffic.
Mass police manhunt on Reams Road behind Magic Kingdom. #wftv pic.twitter.com/rFUjTlyXbd
— Just me (@dis1_me) February 12, 2020
As of 4:45 PM, Cast Member transportation has resumed. We’ll continue to update this story as further reports surface.