Emergency situation, Alexandra Headlands

Police on the Sunshine Coast negotiating with a man at an Alexandra Headlands unit complex have declared an emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act, Queensland Police say.

The declaration was made around 3.25pm for Juan Street and is bounded by Alex Parade to the north, Mary Street to the west, Mayfield Street to the east and William Street to the south.

Residents located inside the declared area are asked to remain indoors and members of the public are asked to avoid the area.

The man is believed to be alone inside the unit.

There is no further information that can be provided at this time.

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