Police in Squamish, B.C., have issued a warning against vigilante action over safety concerns they say are circulating on social media.

The statement from Sea to Sky RCMP says police want to 鈥渞eassure鈥� residents of the community about 60 kilometres north of Vancouver that 鈥渢here is no current threat to public safety.鈥�

The Mounties鈥� statement doesn鈥檛 provide details, but there has been a flurry of posts and comments on social media making allegations of stalking and attempted kidnappings of women by an unidentified man or men in Squamish.

Police says officers 鈥渢horoughly assessed the situation鈥� and determined there was no immediate danger to residents.

The statement thanks community members for their dedication to ensuring Squamish is a safe and welcoming place, but says engaging in 鈥渧igilantism鈥� puts people at risk, and has resulted in the targeting of innocent people.

It adds that vigilantism may also inadvertently interfere with ongoing investigations, potentially jeopardizing people鈥檚 safety and compromising the legal process.

鈥淲hile some of our work may not be immediately visible, we are continuously active in our efforts to protect the community,鈥� Staff Sgt. Gareth Bradley says in the statement issued Wednesday.

鈥淭his includes patrolling neighbourhoods, following up on investigations, working with community partners, and addressing emerging issues. Some investigations require time and discretion to gather evidence effectively.鈥�

Bradley adds that police appreciate the public鈥檚 patience as they 鈥渇ollow due process.鈥�