Cobourg Police have concluded their investigation into a report of a youth carrying what appeared to be a handgun in the Parkview Hills Drive area.
Police now confirm the item was a toy gun. The original report prompted an investigation after a youth was reported carrying what appeared to be a handgun in the residential area.
Cobourg Police thanked residents for providing information that helped bring the investigation to a prompt conclusion.
Police are reminding residents that realistic-looking toy and replica firearms can be difficult to distinguish from real firearms.
Parents and guardians are being encouraged to speak with children about the risks of carrying toy or replica guns in public. Police say objects that could be mistaken for real firearms can cause significant public concern and result in an immediate police response.
