A man in his 50s was taken into custody without incident following a welfare check that led to an emergency declaration and evacuations.
Police stated that emergency services were called to a Tarcoola Avenue address at Mooloolaba to conduct a welfare check on the man at 5.17pm. No other people were inside the residence.
As a precaution for public safety, an emergency declaration was made at 8pm.
An exclusion zone was established, encompassing Kapala Street, Tarcoola Avenue, Goonawarra Drive, Bahlaka Street and Smith Street. Residents within the exclusion zone were evacuated.
Officers took the man into custody without incident at 11.43pm.
The scene was declared safe and no physical injuries were reported, before police revoked the emergency declaration.
Sunshine Coast News has contacted police for more information.
