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Campers threatened with imitation gun in Wiarton

Charges have been laid against a 42-year-old man after campers at a campground in Wiarton were threatened with what appeared to be a gun.

Grey Bruce OPP were called to a disturbance at the site on Wilson Street just before 4 p.m. on Sunday. Officers were told a man had been approaching campers in an "aggressive manner" and had allegedly flashed a firearm during the exchange.

Police arrived and arrested a man without incident.

A 42-year-old Owen Sound man has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon and possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose. The man is scheduled to appear in Owen Sound court on Monday.

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call them at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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