Police respond to weapon call on Ontario Street in Cobourg, Ont.

Police in Cobourg, Ont., closed Ontario Street for a brief time Tuesday afternoon following a weapon-related call.

According to the Cobourg Police Service, officers initially responded to an address on Ontario Street near the train track regarding a person with a weapon.

Police secured the immediate area, notifying other emergency services. Ontario Street was closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic and residents were advised to avoid the street near Furnace Street.

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“We request the public stay away from this area until further notice,” police first stated around 3:30 p.m.

Paramedics are also reportedly at the scene.

However, in an update just before 4 p.m. police said Ontario Street is now reopened but officers remain at an address.

In an update at 4:30 p.m., police said no one was found.

“As a result of the police investigation, it was determined that no weapon was present,” police stated. “It is believed that there is no further risk to the public at this time.”