A 30-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly carrying a replica firearm near Conestoga Mall on Tuesday.
Waterloo regional police said around 5:25 p.m., officers responded to a report of a man in possession of a handgun in the area of King Street North and Conestogo Road.
Police say a man was arrested on a nearby LRT platform and a replica firearm was located.
As a result of the investigation, the man was charged with:
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Possession of an identity document
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
