Montreal police rescued a 44-year-old man who had taken shelter in a building slated for demolition on September 25, 2026. The operation took place at about 10:30 a.m. on the corner of Masson and Lafond streets in the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough.
The structure, scheduled for demolition, had been entered by the man seeking refuge. Police were alerted to his presence as demolition preparations were underway. Officers arrived at the site, secured the perimeter, and safely removed the individual from the premises. The intervention prevented the man from being present when demolition work began.
The rescued individual was taken into police custody and provided with assistance following his removal from the building. The incident underscores the challenges faced by homeless individuals seeking shelter in vacant or soon-to-be-demolished properties, prompting police to act promptly when such situations arise. The police department confirmed that the man was unharmed during the rescue and that the demolition schedule will proceed as planned after the area was cleared.