GRAND BEACH, Man. – A Manitoba man has turned his cellphone case over to police after it caused panic on a crowded public beach.
The black case, shaped like a handgun, was tucked in the waistband of the man’s shorts on Sunday while he was at Grand Beach north of Winnipeg.
Get daily National news
Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
RCMP were called and responded with real rifles and Tasers.
They found the man sitting on the beach with family members, including children, and quickly determined he was only armed with an iPhone.
- ‘Local Governance 101’ Okanagan community’s first-ever council trains ahead of inaugural meeting
- Family of soldier badly burned at CFB Wainwright speaks about his injuries
- As B.C. scraps time change, experts have a warning about the risks
- B.C. soldier burned in CFB Wainwright fire remains in Edmonton ICU
Sgt. Bert Paquet says the 34-year-old man was questioned and voluntarily gave officers the case for disposal.
He will not face charges.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.