On August 3, 2018 at 7:12 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a male walking along Mechanics Avenue in Kincardine waving what was believed to be a handgun.
Officers located the male who was extremely agitated near the intersection of Queen Street and Broadway Street in Kincardine. Officers displayed their service issued firearms in the course of the arrest.
The male youth was taken into custody without incident. He will not be named under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).
The investigation is in its early stages.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
