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“We’re seeing people on the roof. It’s the roof of Ubisoft and other businesses,” an eye-witness told TVA Nouvelles, according to a translation by Kotaku. “On the roof we’re seeing a good 50 or so people.” According to TVA Nouvelles, some Ubisoft employees have barricaded themselves in conference rooms.

Many Ubisoft Montreal employees are still working from home as a result of the ongoing pandemic, three sources told Kotaku.

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Ubisoft did not immediately respond to a request by Kotaku for comment.

Update - 3:06 p.m. ET, 11/13/20: A spokesperson for Ubisoft tells Kotaku, “We are aware of the situation and working with local authorities.”

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Update - 3:16 p.m. ET, 11/13/20: CBC News reports that according to Montreal police, the incident was possibly related to an armed robbery and officers were dispatched to the building following a 911 call.

“Specialized #SPVM officers are on site inspecting the premises,” the Montreal Police wrote on Twitter. “There are no injuries reported.”

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Update - 7:50 p.m. ET, 11/13/20: The Montreal police confirmed in a press release that today’s events at the Ubisoft Montreal office began with a call about a hostage situation taking place in the building. After securing the area and investigating, however, police found no evidence of “threat,” and are now trying to find the person responsible for making the original 911 call.

“The evacuees are being directed to a place where investigators will take their statement,” the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) said. “A team of CIUSS social workers is also on hand to support them as needed. An investigation will follow regarding the call behind this important police force deployment.”

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In a statement on Twitter, the Ubisoft Montreal office commended the courage and composure of its employees and said it was “extremely relieved this was resolved without incident.”