One person has been charged with theft and weapons-related offences after being caught with a fake gun following a theft north of Brampton.
The OPP says the incident happened on Sunday around 2:40 p.m. at a business in the area of McEwan Drive East and Highway 50 in Caledon.
A witness told police that a lone suspect who appeared to be in possession of a firearm stole several products from the business before fleeing the location on foot.
Officers later located the suspect and took them into custody, and say investigators recovered a firearm used during the incident, which turned out to be an imitation handgun.
The OPP says a 28-year-old suspect from Caledon was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, uttering threats to cause bodily harm or death, obstruct peace officer, resist peace officer and theft under $5,000.
The accused is being held in custody pending a bail hearing, the OPP says.
Anyone with information about this incident can contact the OPP by calling 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips may also be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, never have to testify, and could receive a $2,000 reward.
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