Winnipeg police say a toy gun was misidentified as a threat on Saturday afternoon downtown.
Police say they found a man who had been carrying and pointing a gun at people but it was later confirmed to be a Nerf gun.
Officers track down the man to the area of Garry Street and Graham Ave, where they briefly took him into custody.
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Police say the man was given “appropriate advice” and cautioned before he was released.